SMART ARM-Based Microcontrollers
SAM D20E / SAM D20G / SAM D20J
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Introduction
Atmel® | SMART™ SAM D20 is a series of low-power microcontrollers using
the 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M0+ processor, and ranging from 32- to 64-pins
with up to 256KB Flash and 32KB of SRAM. The SAM D20 devices operate
at a maximum frequency of 48MHz and reach 2.46 CoreMark®/MHz. They
are designed for simple and intuitive migration with identical peripheral
modules, hex compatible code, identical linear address map and pin
compatible migration paths between all devices in the product series. All
devices include intelligent and flexible peripherals, Atmel Event System for
inter-peripheral signaling, and support for capacitive touch button, slider and
wheel user interfaces.
Features
•Processor
–ARM Cortex-M0+ CPU running at up to 48MHz
• Single-cycle hardware multiplier
•Memories
–16/32/64/128/256KB in-system self-programmable Flash
–2/4/8/16/32KB SRAM Memory
•System
–Power-on reset (POR) and brown-out detection (BOD)
–Internal and external clock options with 48MHz Digital Frequency
Locked Loop (DFLL48M)
–External Interrupt Controller (EIC)
–16 external interrupts
–One non-maskable interrupt
–Two-pin Serial Wire Debug (SWD) programming, test and
debugging interface
•Low Power
–Idle and standby sleep modes
–SleepWalking peripherals
•Peripherals
–8-channel Event System
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–Up to five 16-bit Timer/Counters (TC), configurable as either:
• One 16-bit TC with two compare/capture channels
• One 8-bit TC with two compare/capture channels
• One 32-bit TC with two compare/capture channels, by using two TCs
–32-bit Real Time Counter (RTC) with clock/calendar function
–Watchdog Timer (WDT)
–CRC-32 generator
–Up to six Serial Communication Interfaces (SERCOM), each configurable to operate as
either:
• USART with full-duplex and single-wire half-duplex configuration
• Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) up to 400kHz
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
–One 12-bit, 350ksps Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with up to 20 channels
• Differential and single-ended input
• 1/2x to 16x programmable gain stage
• Automatic offset and gain error compensation
• Oversampling and decimation in hardware to support 13-, 14-, 15- or 16-bit resolution
–10-bit, 350ksps Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
–Two Analog Comparators (AC) with window compare function
–Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC)
• 256-Channel capacitive touch and proximity sensing
•I/O
–Up to 52 programmable I/O pins
•Packages
–64-pin TQFP, QFN
–64-ball UFBGA
–48-pin TQFP, QFN
–45-ball WLCSP
–32-pin TQFP, QFN
•Operating Voltage
–1.62V – 3.63V
•Power Consumption
–Down to 70µA/MHz in active mode
–Down to 8µA running the Peripheral Touch Controller
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................1
Features.......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Description...............................................................................................................10
2. Configuration Summary........................................................................................... 11
3. Ordering Information................................................................................................12
3.1. SAM D20E..................................................................................................................................12
3.2. SAM D20G................................................................................................................................. 14
3.3. SAM D20J.................................................................................................................................. 15
3.4. Device Identification................................................................................................................... 17
4. Block Diagram......................................................................................................... 19
5. Pinout.......................................................................................................................20
5.1. SAM D20J.................................................................................................................................. 20
5.2. SAM D20G................................................................................................................................. 22
5.3. SAM D20E..................................................................................................................................24
6. Signal Descriptions List........................................................................................... 25
7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations........................................................................ 27
7.1. Multiplexed Signals.....................................................................................................................27
7.2. Other Functions..........................................................................................................................29
8. Power Supply and Start-Up Considerations............................................................ 31
8.1. Power Domain Overview............................................................................................................31
8.2. Power Supply Considerations.................................................................................................... 31
8.3. Power-Up....................................................................................................................................33
8.4. Power-On Reset and Brown-Out Detector................................................................................. 33
9. Product Mapping......................................................................................................35
10. Memories.................................................................................................................36
10.1. Embedded Memories................................................................................................................. 36
10.2. Physical Memory Map................................................................................................................ 36
10.3. NVM Calibration and Auxiliary Space.........................................................................................37
10.4. NVM User Row Mapping............................................................................................................37
10.5. NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping...................................................................................38
10.6. Serial Number.............................................................................................................................39
11. Processor And Architecture.....................................................................................40
11.1. Cortex M0+ Processor................................................................................................................40
11.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller..............................................................................................41
11.3. High-Speed Bus System............................................................................................................ 43
11.4. AHB-APB Bridge........................................................................................................................ 44
11.5. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller............................................................................................45
11.6. Register Description................................................................................................................... 46
12. Peripherals Configuration Summary........................................................................59
13. DSU - Device Service Unit...................................................................................... 61
13.1. Overview.....................................................................................................................................61
13.2. Features..................................................................................................................................... 61
13.3. Block Diagram............................................................................................................................ 62
13.4. Signal Description.......................................................................................................................62
13.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................... 62
13.6. Debug Operation........................................................................................................................ 63
13.7. Chip Erase..................................................................................................................................65
13.8. Programming..............................................................................................................................65
13.9. Intellectual Property Protection...................................................................................................66
13.10. Device Identification................................................................................................................... 67
13.11. Functional Description................................................................................................................68
13.12. Register Summary..................................................................................................................... 74
13.13. Register Description...................................................................................................................76
14. Clock System.........................................................................................................100
14.1. Clock Distribution......................................................................................................................100
14.2. Synchronous and Asynchronous Clocks..................................................................................101
14.3. Register Synchronization..........................................................................................................101
14.4. Enabling a Peripheral............................................................................................................... 106
14.5. Disabling a Peripheral.............................................................................................................. 106
14.6. On-demand, Clock Requests................................................................................................... 106
14.7. Power Consumption vs. Speed................................................................................................ 107
14.8. Clocks after Reset.................................................................................................................... 107
15. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller.......................................................................... 108
15.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................108
15.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 108
15.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 108
15.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................109
15.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 109
15.6. Functional Description.............................................................................................................. 110
15.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................115
15.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 116
16. PM – Power Manager............................................................................................129
16.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................129
16.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 129
16.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 130
16.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................130
16.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 130
16.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................132
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16.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................140
16.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 140
17. SYSCTRL – System Controller............................................................................. 162
17.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................162
17.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 162
17.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 164
17.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................164
17.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 165
17.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................166
17.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................178
17.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 179
18. WDT – Watchdog Timer........................................................................................ 216
18.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................216
18.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 216
18.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 217
18.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................217
18.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 217
18.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................218
18.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................223
18.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 223
19. RTC – Real-Time Counter..................................................................................... 234
19.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................234
19.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 234
19.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 235
19.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................235
19.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 235
19.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................237
19.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................243
19.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 245
20. EIC – External Interrupt Controller........................................................................ 278
20.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................278
20.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 278
20.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 278
20.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................279
20.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 279
20.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................280
20.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................285
20.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 285
21. NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller....................................................... 297
21.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................297
21.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 297
21.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 297
21.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................297
21.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 298
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21.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................299
21.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................306
21.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 306
22. PORT - I/O Pin Controller...................................................................................... 320
22.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................320
22.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 320
22.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 321
22.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................321
22.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 321
22.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................324
22.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................329
22.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 331
23. EVSYS – Event System........................................................................................ 349
23.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................349
23.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 349
23.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 349
23.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................350
23.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 350
23.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................351
23.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................357
23.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 357
24. SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface.........................................................369
24.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................369
24.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 369
24.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 370
24.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................370
24.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 370
24.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................372
25. SERCOM USART – SERCOM Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver
and Transmitter......................................................................................................377
25.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................377
25.2. USART Features...................................................................................................................... 377
25.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 378
25.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................378
25.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 378
25.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................380
25.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................388
25.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 388
26. SERCOM SPI – SERCOM Serial Peripheral Interface..........................................405
26.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................405
26.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 405
26.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 406
26.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................406
26.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 406
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26.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................408
26.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................416
26.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 416
27. SERCOM I2C – SERCOM Inter-Integrated Circuit................................................ 431
27.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................431
27.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 431
27.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 432
27.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................432
27.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 432
27.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................434
27.7. Register Summary - I2C Slave.................................................................................................451
27.8. Register Description - I2C Slave...............................................................................................451
27.9. Register Summary - I2C Master...............................................................................................463
27.10. Register Description - I2C Master.............................................................................................463
28. TC – Timer/Counter............................................................................................... 478
28.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................478
28.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 478
28.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 479
28.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................479
28.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 480
28.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................481
28.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................491
28.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 493
29. ADC – Analog-to-Digital Converter........................................................................520
29.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................520
29.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 520
29.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 521
29.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................521
29.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 522
29.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................523
29.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................532
29.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 533
30. AC – Analog Comparators.....................................................................................558
30.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................558
30.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 558
30.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 559
30.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................559
30.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 559
30.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................560
30.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................569
30.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 570
31. DAC – Digital-to-Analog Converter........................................................................586
31.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................586
31.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 586
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31.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 586
31.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................586
31.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 586
31.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................588
31.7. Register Summary....................................................................................................................592
31.8. Register Description................................................................................................................. 592
32. PTC - Peripheral Touch Controller.........................................................................602
32.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................602
32.2. Features................................................................................................................................... 602
32.3. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 603
32.4. Signal Description.....................................................................................................................604
32.5. Product Dependencies............................................................................................................. 604
32.6. Functional Description..............................................................................................................605
33. Electrical Characteristics....................................................................................... 606
33.1. Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................606
33.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings......................................................................................................606
33.3. General Operating Ratings.......................................................................................................607
33.4. Supply Characteristics..............................................................................................................607
33.5. Maximum Clock Frequencies................................................................................................... 608
33.6. Power Consumption................................................................................................................. 609
33.7. Peripheral Power Consumption................................................................................................611
33.8. I/O Pin Characteristics..............................................................................................................613
33.9. Injection Current....................................................................................................................... 615
33.10. Analog Characteristics............................................................................................................. 616
33.11. NVM Characteristics.................................................................................................................628
33.12. Oscillators Characteristics........................................................................................................629
33.13. PTC Typical Characteristics..................................................................................................... 634
33.14. Timing Characteristics..............................................................................................................637
34. Packaging Information...........................................................................................641
34.1. Thermal Considerations........................................................................................................... 641
34.2. Package Drawings....................................................................................................................642
34.3. Soldering Profile....................................................................................................................... 651
35. Schematic Checklist.............................................................................................. 652
35.1. Introduction...............................................................................................................................652
35.2. Power Supply........................................................................................................................... 652
35.3. External Analog Reference Connections................................................................................. 653
35.4. External Reset Circuit...............................................................................................................654
35.5. Clocks and Crystal Oscillators..................................................................................................655
35.6. Unused or Unconnected Pins...................................................................................................659
35.7. Programming and Debug Ports................................................................................................659
36. Errata.....................................................................................................................663
36.1. Errata........................................................................................................................................663
37. Datasheet Revision History................................................................................... 688
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37.1. Rev. P - 09/2016.......................................................................................................................688
37.2. Rev. O - 08/2016...................................................................................................................... 688
37.3. Rev. N - 01/2015.......................................................................................................................689
37.4. Rev. M - 12/2014...................................................................................................................... 690
37.5. Rev. L - 09/2014....................................................................................................................... 691
37.6. Rev. K – 05/2014...................................................................................................................... 692
37.7. Rev. J – 12/2013.......................................................................................................................695
37.8. Rev. I 12/2013......................................................................................................................... 695
37.9. Rev. H 10/2013........................................................................................................................704
37.10. Rev. G 10/2013........................................................................................................................ 705
37.11. Rev. F 10/2013......................................................................................................................... 706
37.12. Rev. E 09/2013.........................................................................................................................706
37.13. Rev. D 08/2013.........................................................................................................................706
37.14. Rev. C – 07/2013......................................................................................................................707
37.15. Rev. B – 07/2013......................................................................................................................708
37.16. Rev. A 06/2013.........................................................................................................................709
38. Conventions...........................................................................................................710
38.1. Numerical Notation...................................................................................................................710
38.2. Memory Size and Type.............................................................................................................710
38.3. Frequency and Time.................................................................................................................710
38.4. Registers and Bits.....................................................................................................................711
39. Acronyms and Abbreviations.................................................................................712
40. Appendix A: Electrical Characteristics at 105°C....................................................715
40.1. Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................715
40.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings......................................................................................................715
40.3. General Operating Ratings.......................................................................................................715
40.4. Maximum Clock Frequencies................................................................................................... 716
40.5. Power Consumption................................................................................................................. 717
40.6. Injection Current....................................................................................................................... 719
40.7. Analog Characteristics..............................................................................................................720
40.8. NVM Characteristics.................................................................................................................727
40.9. Oscillators Characteristics........................................................................................................728
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1. Description
The Atmel® | SMART™ SAM D20 is a series of low-power microcontrollers using the 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-
M0+ processor, and ranging from 32- to 64-pins with up to 256KB Flash and 32KB of SRAM. The SAM
D20 devices operate at a maximum frequency of 48MHz and reach 2.46 CoreMark/MHz. They are
designed for simple and intuitive migration with identical peripheral modules, hex compatible code,
identical linear address map and pin compatible migration paths between all devices in the product
series. All devices include intelligent and flexible peripherals, Atmel Event System for inter-peripheral
signaling, and support for capacitive touch button, slider and wheel user interfaces.
The SAM D20 devices provide the following features: In-system programmable Flash, eight-channel
Event System, programmable interrupt controller, up to 52 programmable I/O pins, 32-bit real-time clock
and calendar, up to eight 16-bit Timer/Counters (TC) . The timer/counters can be configured to perform
frequency and waveform generation, accurate program execution timing or input capture with time and
frequency measurement of digital signals. The TCs can operate in 8- or 16-bit mode, selected TCs can be
cascaded to form a 32-bit TC. The series provide up to six Serial Communication Modules (SERCOM)
that each can be configured to act as an USART, UART, SPI, I2C up to 400kHz, up to twenty-channel
350ksps 12-bit ADC with programmable gain and optional oversampling and decimation supporting up to
16-bit resolution, one 10-bit 350ksps DAC, two analog comparators with window mode, Peripheral Touch
Controller supporting up to 256 buttons, sliders, wheels and proximity sensing; programmable Watchdog
Timer, brown-out detector and power-on reset and two-pin Serial Wire Debug (SWD) program and debug
interface.
All devices have accurate and low-power external and internal oscillators. All oscillators can be used as a
source for the system clock. Different clock domains can be independently configured to run at different
frequencies, enabling power saving by running each peripheral at its optimal clock frequency, and thus
maintaining a high CPU frequency while reducing power consumption.
The SAM D20 devices have two software-selectable sleep modes, idle and standby. In idle mode the
CPU is stopped while all other functions can be kept running. In standby all clocks and functions are
stopped expect those selected to continue running. The device supports SleepWalking. This feature
allows the peripheral to wake up from sleep based on predefined conditions, and thus allows the CPU to
wake up only when needed, e.g. when a threshold is crossed or a result is ready. The Event System
supports synchronous and asynchronous events, allowing peripherals to receive, react to and send
events even in standby mode.
The Flash program memory can be reprogrammed in-system through the SWD interface. The same
interface can be used for non-intrusive on-chip debug of application code. A boot loader running in the
device can use any communication interface to download and upgrade the application program in the
Flash memory.
The SAM D20 devices are supported with a full suite of program and system development tools, including
C compilers, macro assemblers, program debugger/simulators, programmers and evaluation kits.
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2. Configuration Summary
SAM D20J SAM D20G SAM D20E
Pins 64 48 32
General Purpose I/O-pins (GPIOs) 52 38 26
Flash 256/128/64/32KB 256/128/64/32KB 256/128/64/32KB
SRAM 32/16/8/4/2KB 32/16/8/4/2KB 32/16/8/4/2KB
Timer Counter (TC) instances 8 6 6
Waveform output channels per TC instance 2 2 2
Serial Communication Interface (SERCOM)
instances
664
Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) channels 20 14 10
Analog Comparators (AC) 2 2 2
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) channels 1 1 1
Real-Time Counter (RTC) Yes Yes Yes
RTC alarms 1 1 1
RTC compare values One 32-bit value or
two 16-bit values
One 32-bit value or
two 16-bit values
One 32-bit value or
two 16-bit values
External Interrupt lines 16 16 16
Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) X and Y lines 16x16 12x10 10x6
Maximum CPU frequency 48MHz
Packages QFN
TQFP
UFBGA
QFN
TQFP
WLCSP
QFN
TQFP
Oscillators 32.768kHz crystal oscillator (XOSC32K)
0.4-32MHz crystal oscillator (XOSC)
32.768kHz internal oscillator (OSC32K)
32KHz ultra-low-power internal oscillator (OSCULP32K)
8MHz high-accuracy internal oscillator (OSC8M)
48MHz Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M)
Event System channels 8 8 8
SW Debug Interface Yes Yes Yes
Watchdog Timer (WDT) Yes Yes Yes
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3. Ordering Information
SAMD 20 E 14 A - M U T
Product Family
SAMD = General Purpose Microcontroller
20 = Cortex M0+ CPU, Basic Feature Set
E = 32 Pins
G = 48 Pins
J = 64 Pins
No character = Tray (Default)
T = Tape and Reel
U = -40 - 85OC Matte Sn Plating
N = -40 - 105OC Matte Sn Plating
A = TQFP
M = QFN
C = UFBGA
U = WLCSP
Product Series
Flash Memory Density
Device Variant
A = Default Variant
Pin Count
Package Carrier
Package Grade
18 = 256KB
17 = 128KB
16 = 64KB
15 = 32KB
14 = 16KB
Package Type
SAMD 20 E 14 A - M U T
Product Family
SAMD = General Purpose Microcontroller
20 = Cortex M0+ CPU, Basic Feature Set
D = 25 Pins
No character = Tray (Default)
T = Tape and Reel
U = -40 - 85OC Matte Sn Plating
N = -40 - 105OC Matte Sn Plating
A = TQFP
M = QFN
C = UFBGA
U = WLCSP
Product Series
Flash Memory Density
Device Variant
A = Default Variant
Package Carrier
Package Grade
18 = 256KB
17 = 128KB
16 = 64KB
15 = 32KB
14 = 16KB
Package Type
3.1. SAM D20E
Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) Package Carrier Type
ATSAMD20E14A-AU 16K 2K TQFP32 Tray
ATSAMD20E14A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E14A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20E14A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E14A-MU QFN32 Tray
ATSAMD20E14A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E14A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20E14A-MNT Tape & Reel
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Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) Package Carrier Type
ATSAMD20E15A-AU 32K 4K TQFP32 Tray
ATSAMD20E15A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E15A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20E15A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E15A-MU QFN32 Tray
ATSAMD20E15A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E15A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20E15A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E16A-AU 64K 8K TQFP32 Tray
ATSAMD20E16A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E16A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20E16A-AFT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E16A-MU QFN32 Tray
ATSAMD20E16A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E16A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20E16A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E17A-AU 128K 16K TQFP32 Tray
ATSAMD20E17A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E17A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20E17A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E17A-MU QFN32 Tray
ATSAMD20E17A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E17A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20E17A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E18A-AU 256K 32K TQFP32 Tray
ATSAMD20E18A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E18A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20E18A-AFT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E18A-MU QFN32 Tray
ATSAMD20E18A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20E18A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20E18A-MNT Tape & Reel
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3.2. SAM D20G
Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) Package Carrier Type
ATSAMD20G14A-AU 16K 2K TQFP32 Tray
ATSAMD20G14A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G14A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20G14A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G14A-MU QFN32 Tray
ATSAMD20G14A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G14A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20G14A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G15A-AU 32K 4K TQFP48 Tray
ATSAMD20G15A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G15A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20G15A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G15A-MU QFN48 Tray
ATSAMD20G15A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G15A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20G15A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G16A-AU 64K 8K TQFP48 Tray
ATSAMD20G16A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G16A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20G16A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G16A-MU QFN48 Tray
ATSAMD20G16A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G16A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20G16A-MNT Tape & Reel
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Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) Package Carrier Type
ATSAMD20G17A-AU 128K 16K TQFP48 Tray
ATSAMD20G17A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G17A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20G17A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G17A-MU QFN48 Tray
ATSAMD20G17A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G17A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20G17A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G17A-UUT WLCSP45 Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G18A-AU 256K 32K TQFP48 Tray
ATSAMD20G18A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G18A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20G18A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G18A-MU QFN48 Tray
ATSAMD20G18A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G18A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20G18A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20G18A-UUT WLCSP45 Tape & Reel
3.3. SAM D20J
Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) Package Carrier Type
ATSAMD20J14A-AU 16K 2K TQFP64 Tray
ATSAMD20J14A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J14A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20J14A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J14A-MU QFN64 Tray
ATSAMD20J14A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J14A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20J14A-MNT Tape & Reel
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Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) Package Carrier Type
ATSAMD20J15A-AU 32K 4K TQFP64 Tray
ATSAMD20J15A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J15A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20J15A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J15A-MU QFN64 Tray
ATSAMD20J15A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J15A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20J15A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J16A-AU 64K 8K TQFP64 Tray
ATSAMD20J16A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J16A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20J16A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J16A-MU QFN64 Tray
ATSAMD20J16A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J16A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20J16A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J16A-CU UFBGA64 Tray
ATSAMD20J16A-CUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J17A-AU 128K 16K TQFP64 Tray
ATSAMD20J17A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J17A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20J17A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J17A-MU QFN64 Tray
ATSAMD20J17A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J17A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20J17A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J17A-CU UFBGA64 Tray
ATSAMD20J17A-CUT Tape & Reel
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Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) Package Carrier Type
ATSAMD20J18A-AU 256K 32K TQFP64 Tray
ATSAMD20J18A-AUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J18A-AN Tray
ATSAMD20J18A-ANT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J18A-MU QFN64 Tray
ATSAMD20J18A-MUT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J18A-MN Tray
ATSAMD20J18A-MNT Tape & Reel
ATSAMD20J18A-CU UFBGA64 Tray
ATSAMD20J18A-CUT Tape & Reel
3.4. Device Identification
The DSU - Device Service Unit peripheral provides the Device Selection bits in the Device Identification
register (DID.DEVSEL) in order to identify the device by software. The device variants have a reset value
of DID=0x1001drxx, with the LSB identifying the die number ('d'), the die revision ('r') and the device
selection ('xx').
Table 3-1. Device Identification Values
Device Variant DID.DEVSEL Device ID (DID)
SAMD20J18C 0x00 0x10001300
SAMD20J18A 0x00 0x10001300
SAMD20J17A 0x01 0x10001301
SAMD20J16A 0x02 0x10001302
SAMD20J15A 0x03 0x10001303
SAMD20J14A 0x04 0x10001304
SAMD20G18A 0x05 0x10001305
SAMD20G17A 0x06 0x10001306
SAMD20G16A 0x07 0x10001307
SAMD20G15A 0x08 0x10001308
SAMD20G14A 0x09 0x10001309
SAMD20E18A 0x0A 0x1000130A
SAMD20E17A 0x0B 0x1000130B
SAMD20E16A 0x0C 0x1000130C
SAMD20E15A 0x0D 0x1000130D
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Device Variant DID.DEVSEL Device ID (DID)
SAMD20E14A 0x0E 0x1000130E
Reserved 0x0F
SAMD20G18U 0x10 0x10001310
SAMD20G17U 0x11 0x10001311
Reserved 0x12 - 0xFF
Note: The device variant (last letter of the ordering number) is independent of the die revision
(DSU.DID.REVISION): The device variant denotes functional differences, whereas the die revision marks
evolution of the die. The device variant denotes functional differences, whereas the die revision marks
evolution of the die.
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4. Block Diagram
6 x SERCOM
8 x Timer Counter
REAL TIME
COUNTER
AHB-APB
BRIDGE C
M
HIGH SPEED
BUS MATRIX
PORT
PORT
WATCHDOG
TIMER
SERIAL
WIRE
SWDIO
S
ARM CORTEX-M0+
PROCESSOR
Fmax 48MHz
SWCLK
DEVICE
SERVICE
UNIT
AHB-APB
BRIDGE A
ADC
AIN[19:0]
VREFA
AIN[3:0]
S
M
RESET
CONTROLLER
SLEEP
CONTROLLER
CLOCK
CONTROLLER
POWER MANAGER
RESET
8 x TIMER COUNTER
EVENT SYSTEM
S
6 x SERCOM
2 ANALOG
COMPARATORS
SYSTEM CONTROLLER
XOUT
XIN
XOUT32
XIN32
OSCULP32K
OSC32K
OSC8M
DFLL48M
BOD33
XOSC32K
XOSC
VREF
GENERIC CLOCK
X[15:0]
Y[15:0]
PERIPHERAL
TOUCH
CONTROLLER
PERIPHERAL
ACCESS CONTROLLER
AHB-APB
BRIDGE B
VREFA
VOUT
DAC
EXTERNAL INTERRUPT
CONTROLLER
PERIPHERAL
ACCESS CONTROLLER
PERIPHERAL
ACCESS CONTROLLER
EXTINT[15:0]
NMI
GCLK_IO[7:0]
S
PIN[3:0]
WO[1:0]
VREFB
(See Note1)
CMP1:0]
CONTROLLER
256/128/64/32/16KB
NVM
NVM
CONTROLLER
Cache
S
SRAM
CONTROLLER
32/16/8/4/2KB
RAM
IOBUS
Note: 1. Some products have different number of SERCOM instances, Timer/Counter instances, PTC
signals and ADC signals. Refer to Peripherals Configuration Summary for details.
Related Links
Peripherals Configuration Summary on page 59
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5. Pinout
5.1. SAM D20J
5.1.1. QFN64 / TQFP64
PA00 1
PA01 2
PA02 3
PA03 4
PB04 5
PB05 6
GNDANA 7
VDDANA 8
PB06 9
PB07 10
PB08 11
PB09 12
PA04 13
PA05 14
PA06 15
PA07 16
PA08 17
PA09 18
PA10 19
PA11 20
VDDIO 21
GND 22
PB10 23
PB11 24
PB12 25
PB13 26
PB14 27
PB15 28
PA12 29
PA13 30
PA14 31
PA15 32
VDDIO48
GND47
PA2546
PA2445
PA2344
PA2243
PA2142
PA2041
PB1740
PB1639
PA1938
PA1837
PA1736
PA1635
VDDIO34
GND33
PB22
49
PB23
50
PA27
51
RESET
52
PA28
53
GND
54
VDDCORE
55
VDDIN
56
PA30
57
PA31
58
PB30
59
PB31
60
PB0061
PB0162
PB02
63
PB03
64
DIGITAL PIN
ANALOG PIN
OSCILLATOR
GROUND
INPUT SUPPLY
REGULATED OUTPUT SUPPLY
RESET PIN
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5.1.2. UFBGA64
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5.2. SAM D20G
5.2.1. QFN48 / TQFP48
PA21
PA00 1
PA01 2
PA02 3
PA03 4
GNDANA 5
VDDANA 6
PB08 7
PB09 8
PA04 9
PA05 10
PA06 11
PA07 12
PA08 13
PA09 14
PA10 15
PA11 16
VDDIO 17
GND 18
PB10 19
PB11 20
PA12 21
PA13 22
PA14 23
PA15 24
VDDIO36
GND35
PA2534
PA2433
PA2332
PA2231
30
PA2029
PA1928
PA1827
PA1726
PA1625
PB22
37
PB2338
PA27
39
RESET
40
PA28
41
GND
42
VDDCORE
43
VDDIN
44
PA30
45
PA31
46
PB02
47
PB03
48
DIGITAL PIN
ANALOG PIN
OSCILLATOR
GROUND
INPUT SUPPLY
REGULATED OUTPUT SUPPLY
RESET PIN
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5.2.2. WLCSP45
A
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5.3. SAM D20E
5.3.1. QFN32 / TQFP32
PA00 1
PA01 2
PA02 3
PA03 4
PA04 5
PA05 6
PA06 7
PA07 8
VDDANA 9
GND 10
PA08 11
PA09 12
PA10 13
PA11 14
PA14 15
PA15 16
PA25
24
PA24
23
PA23
22
PA22
21
PA19
20
PA18
19
PA17
18
PA16
17
PA27
25
RESET
26
PA28
27
GND
28
VDDCORE
29
VDDIN
30
PA30
31
PA31
32
DIGITAL PIN
ANALOG PIN
OSCILLATOR
GROUND
INPUT SUPPLY
REGULATED OUTPUT SUPPLY
RESET PIN
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6. Signal Descriptions List
The following table gives details on signal names classified by peripheral.
Signal Name Function Type Active Level
Analog Comparators - AC
AIN[3:0] AC Analog Inputs Analog
CMP[1:0] AC Comparator Outputs Digital
Analog Digital Converter - ADC
AIN[19:0] ADC Analog Inputs Analog
VREFA ADC Voltage External Reference A Analog
VREFB ADC Voltage External Reference B Analog
Digital Analog Converter - DAC
VOUT DAC Voltage output Analog
VREFA DAC Voltage External Reference Analog
External Interrupt Controller
EXTINT[15:0] External Interrupts Input
NMI External Non-Maskable Interrupt Input
Generic Clock Generator - GCLK
GCLK_IO[7:0] Generic Clock (source clock or generic clock generator
output)
I/O
Power Manager - PM
RESET Reset Input Low
Serial Communication Interface - SERCOMx
PAD[3:0] SERCOM I/O Pads I/O
System Control - SYSCTRL
XIN Crystal Input Analog/ Digital
XIN32 32kHz Crystal Input Analog/ Digital
XOUT Crystal Output Analog
XOUT32 32kHz Crystal Output Analog
Timer Counter - TCx
WO[1:0] Waveform Outputs Output
Peripheral Touch Controller - PTC
X[15:0] PTC Input Analog
Y[15:0] PTC Input Analog
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Signal Name Function Type Active Level
General Purpose I/O - PORT
PA25 - PA00 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port A I/O
PA28 - PA27 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port A I/O
PA31 - PA30 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port A I/O
PB17 - PB00 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port B I/O
PB23 - PB22 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port B I/O
PB31 - PB30 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port B I/O
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7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations
Related Links
I2C Pins on page 614
7.1. Multiplexed Signals
Each pin is by default controlled by the PORT as a general purpose I/O and alternatively it can be
assigned to one of the peripheral functions A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H. To enable a peripheral function on a
pin, the Peripheral Multiplexer Enable bit in the Pin Configuration register corresponding to that pin
(PINCFGn.PMUXEN, n = 0-31) in the PORT must be written to one. The selection of peripheral function A
to H is done by writing to the Peripheral Multiplexing Odd and Even bits in the Peripheral Multiplexing
register (PMUXn.PMUXE/O) in the PORT.
This table describes the peripheral signals multiplexed to the PORT I/O pins.
Table 7-1. PORT Function Multiplexing
Pin(1) I/O Pin Supply Type A B(2) C D E G H
SAMD20E SAMD20G SAMD20J EIC REF ADC AC PTC DAC SERCOM(3
)
SERCOM-
ALT
TC(4) COM AC/GCLK
1 1 1 PA00 VDDANA EXTINT[0] SERCOM1/
PAD[0]
TC2/
WO[0]
2 2 2 PA01 VDDANA EXTINT[1] SERCOM1/
PAD[1]
TC2/
WO[1]
3 3 3 PA02 VDDANA EXTINT[2] AIN[0] Y[0] VOUT
4 4 4 PA03 VDDANA EXTINT[3] ADC/
VREFA
DAC/
VREFA
AIN[1] Y[1]
5 PB04 VDDANA EXTINT[4] AIN[12] Y[10]
6 PB05 VDDANA EXTINT[5] AIN[13] Y[11]
9 PB06 VDDANA EXTINT[6] AIN[14] Y[12]
10 PB07 VDDANA EXTINT[7] AIN[15] Y[13]
7 11 PB08 VDDANA EXTINT[8] AIN[2] Y[14] SERCOM4/
PAD[0]
TC4/
WO[0]
8 12 PB09 VDDANA EXTINT[9] AIN[3] Y[15] SERCOM4/
PAD[1]
TC4/
WO[1]
5 9 13 PA04 VDDANA EXTINT[4] ADC/
VREFB
AIN[4] AIN[0] Y[2] SERCOM0/
PAD[0]
TC0/
WO[0]
6 10 14 PA05 VDDANA EXTINT[5] AIN[5] AIN[1] Y[3] SERCOM0/
PAD[1]
TC0/
WO[1]
7 11 15 PA06 VDDANA EXTINT[6] AIN[6] AIN[2] Y[4] SERCOM0/
PAD[2]
TC1/
WO[0]
8 12 16 PA07 VDDANA EXTINT[7] AIN[7] AIN[3] Y[5] SERCOM0/
PAD[3]
TC1/
WO[1]
11 13 17 PA08 VDDIO I2C NMI AIN[16] X[0] SERCOM0/
PAD[0]
SERCOM2/
PAD[0]
TC0/
WO[0]
12 14 18 PA09 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[9] AIN[17] X[1] SERCOM0/
PAD[1]
SERCOM2/
PAD[1]
TC0/
WO[1]
13 15 19 PA10 VDDIO EXTINT[10] AIN[18] X[2] SERCOM0/
PAD[2]
SERCOM2/
PAD[2]
TC1/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[4]
14 16 20 PA11 VDDIO EXTINT[11] AIN[19] X[3] SERCOM0/
PAD[3]
SERCOM2/
PAD[3]
TC1/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[5]
19 23 PB10 VDDIO EXTINT[10] SERCOM4/
PAD[2]
TC5/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[4]
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Pin(1) I/O Pin Supply Type A B(2) C D E G H
SAMD20E SAMD20G SAMD20J EIC REF ADC AC PTC DAC SERCOM(3
)
SERCOM-
ALT
TC(4) COM AC/GCLK
20 24 PB11 VDDIO EXTINT[11] SERCOM4/
PAD[3]
TC5/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[5]
25 PB12 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[12] X[12] SERCOM4/
PAD[0]
TC4/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[6]
26 PB13 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[13] X[13] SERCOM4/
PAD[1]
TC4/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[7]
27 PB14 VDDIO EXTINT[14] X[14] SERCOM4/
PAD[2]
TC5/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[0]
28 PB15 VDDIO EXTINT[15] X[15] SERCOM4/
PAD[3]
TC5/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[1]
21 29 PA12 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[12] SERCOM2/
PAD[0]
SERCOM4/
PAD[0]
TC2/
WO[0]
AC/CMP[0]
22 30 PA13 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[13] SERCOM2/
PAD[1]
SERCOM4/
PAD[1]
TC2/
WO[1]
AC/CMP[1]
15 23 31 PA14 VDDIO EXTINT[14] SERCOM2/
PAD[2]
SERCOM4/
PAD[2]
TC3/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[0]
16 24 32 PA15 VDDIO EXTINT[15] SERCOM2/
PAD[3]
SERCOM4/
PAD[3]
TC3/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[1]
17 25 35 PA16 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[0] X[4] SERCOM1/
PAD[0]
SERCOM3/
PAD[0]
TCC2/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[2]
18 26 36 PA17 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[1] X[5] SERCOM1/
PAD[1]
SERCOM3/
PAD[1]
TC2/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[3]
19 27 37 PA18 VDDIO EXTINT[2] X[6] SERCOM1/
PAD[2]
SERCOM3/
PAD[2]
TC3/
WO[0]
AC/CMP[0]
20 28 38 PA19 VDDIO EXTINT[3] X[7] SERCOM1/
PAD[3]
SERCOM3/
PAD[3]
TC3/
WO[1]
AC/CMP[1]
39 PB16 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[0] SERCOM5/
PAD[0]
TC6/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[2]
40 PB17 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[1] SERCOM5/
PAD[1]
TC6/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[3]
29 41 PA20 VDDIO EXTINT[4] X[8] SERCOM5/
PAD[2]
SERCOM3/
PAD[2]
TC7/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[4]
30 42 PA21 VDDIO EXTINT[5] X[9] SERCOM5/
PAD[3]
SERCOM3/
PAD[3]
TC7/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[5]
21 31 43 PA22 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[6] X[10] SERCOM3/
PAD[0]
SERCOM5/
PAD[0]
TC4/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[6]
22 32 44 PA23 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[7] X[11] SERCOM3/
PAD[1]
SERCOM5/
PAD[1]
TC4/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[7]
23 33 45 PA24(6) VDDIO EXTINT[12] SERCOM3/
PAD[2]
SERCOM5/
PAD[2]
TC5/
WO[0]
24 34 46 PA25(6) VDDIO EXTINT[13] SERCOM3/
PAD[3]
SERCOM5/
PAD[3]
TC5/
WO[1]
37 49 PB22 VDDIO EXTINT[6] SERCOM5/
PAD[2]
TC7/
WO[0]
GCLK_IO[0]
38 50 PB23 VDDIO EXTINT[7] SERCOM5/
PAD[3]
TC7/
WO[1]
GCLK_IO[1]
25 39 51 PA27 VDDIO EXTINT[15] GCLK_IO[0]
27 41 53 PA28 VDDIO EXTINT[8] GCLK_IO[0]
31 45 57 PA30 VDDIO EXTINT[10] SERCOM1/
PAD[2]
TC1/
WO[0]
SWCLK GCLK_IO[0]
32 46 58 PA31 VDDIO EXTINT[11] SERCOM1/
PAD[3]
TC1/
WO[1]
SWDIO
(5)
59 PB30 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[14] SERCOM5/
PAD[0]
TC0/
WO[0]
60 PB31 VDDIO I2C EXTINT[15] SERCOM5/
PAD[1]
TC0/
WO[1]
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Pin(1) I/O Pin Supply Type A B(2) C D E G H
SAMD20E SAMD20G SAMD20J EIC REF ADC AC PTC DAC SERCOM(3
)
SERCOM-
ALT
TC(4) COM AC/GCLK
61 PB00 VDDANA EXTINT[0] AIN[8] Y[6] SERCOM5/
PAD[2]
TC7/
WO[0]
62 PB01 VDDANA EXTINT[1] AIN[9] Y[7] SERCOM5/
PAD[3]
TC7/
WO[1]
47 63 PB02 VDDANA EXTINT[2] AIN[10] Y[8] SERCOM5/
PAD[0]
TC6/
WO[0]
48 64 PB03 VDDANA EXTINT[3] AIN[11] Y[9] SERCOM5/
PAD[1]
TC6/
WO[1]
Note:
1. Use the SAMD20J pinout muxing for WLCSP45 package.
2. All analog pin functions are on peripheral function B. Peripheral function B must be selected to
disable the digital control of the pin.
3. Only some pins can be used in SERCOM I2C mode. See the Type column for using a SERCOM pin
in I2C mode. Refer to Electrical Characteristics for details on the I2C pin characteristics.
4. Note that TC6 and TC7 are not supported on the SAM D20E and SAM D20G devices. Refer to
Configuration Summary for details.
5. This function is only activated in the presence of a debugger.
6. If the PA24 and PA25 pins are not connected, it is recommended to enable a pull-up on PA24 and
PA25 through input GPIO mode. The aim is to avoid an eventually extract power consumption
(<1mA) due to a not stable level on pad.
Related Links
PORT - I/O Pin Controller on page 320
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
I2C Pins on page 614
7.2. Other Functions
7.2.1. Oscillator Pinout
The oscillators are not mapped to the normal PORT functions and their multiplexing are controlled by
registers in the System Controller (SYSCTRL).
Table 7-2. Oscillator Pinout
Oscillator Supply Signal I/O pin
XOSC VDDIO XIN PA14
XOUT PA15
XOSC32K VDDANA XIN32 PA00
XOUT32 PA01
Related Links
SYSCTRL – System Controller on page 162
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7.2.2. Serial Wire Debug Interface Pinout
Only the SWCLK pin is mapped to the normal PORT functions. A debugger cold-plugging or hot-plugging
detection will automatically switch the SWDIO port to the SWDIO function.
Table 7-3. Serial Wire Debug Interface Pinout
Signal Supply I/O pin
SWCLK VDDIO PA30
SWDIO VDDIO PA31
Related Links
DSU - Device Service Unit on page 61
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8. Power Supply and Start-Up Considerations
Related Links
Supply Characteristics on page 607
8.1. Power Domain Overview
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
VDDIN
VDDCORE
GND
ADC
AC
DAC
PTC
XOSC32K
OSC32K
VDDANA
GNDANA
PA[7:2]
PB[9:0]
PA[1:0]
Digital Logic
(CPU, peripherals)
DFLL48M
VDDIO
OSC8M
XOSC
OSCULP32K
PA[31:16]
PB[31:10]
PA[15:14]
BOD33
POR
PA[13:8]
BOD12
8.2. Power Supply Considerations
8.2.1. Power Supplies
The device has several different power supply pins:
•VDDIO: Powers I/O lines, OSC8M and XOSC. Voltage is 1.62V to 3.63V.
•VDDIN: Powers I/O lines and the internal regulator. Voltage is 1.62V to 3.63V.
•VDDANA: Powers I/O lines and the ADC, AC, DAC, PTC, OSCULP32K, OSC32K, XOSC32K.
Voltage is 1.62V to 3.63V.
•VDDCORE: Internal regulated voltage output. Powers the core, memories, peripherals, and
DFLL48M. Voltage is 1.2V.
The same voltage must be applied to both VDDIN, VDDIO and VDDANA. This common voltage is
referred to as VDD in the datasheet.
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The ground pins, GND, are common to VDDCORE, VDDIO and VDDIN. The ground pin for VDDANA is
GNDANA.
For decoupling recommendations for the different power supplies. Refer to Schematic Checklist for
details.
Related Links
Schematic Checklist on page 652
8.2.2. Voltage Regulator
The voltage regulator has two different modes:
•Normal mode: To be used when the CPU and peripherals are running
•Low Power (LP) mode: To be used when the regulator draws small static current. It can be used in
standby mode
8.2.3. Typical Powering Schematics
The device uses a single main supply with a range of 1.62V - 3.63V.
The following figure shows the recommended power supply connection.
Figure 8-1. Power Supply Connection
(1.62V — 3.63V)
Main Supply VDDIO
VDDANA
VDDIN
VDDCORE
GND
GNDANA
DEVICE
8.2.4. Power-Up Sequence
8.2.4.1. Minimum Rise Rate
The integrated power-on reset (POR) circuitry monitoring the VDDANA power supply requires a minimum
rise rate. Refer to the Electrical Characteristics for details.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
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8.2.4.2. Maximum Rise Rate
The rise rate of the power supply must not exceed the values described in Electrical Characteristics.
Refer to the Electrical Characteristics for details.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
8.3. Power-Up
This section summarizes the power-up sequence of the device. The behavior after power-up is controlled
by the Power Manager. Refer to PM – Power Manager for details.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
8.3.1. Starting of Clocks
After power-up, the device is set to its initial state and kept in reset, until the power has stabilized
throughout the device. Once the power has stabilized, the device will use a 1MHz clock. This clock is
derived from the 8MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC8M), which is divided by eight and used as a clock source
for generic clock generator 0. Generic clock generator 0 is the main clock for the Power Manager (PM).
Some synchronous system clocks are active, allowing software execution.
Refer to the “Clock Mask Register” section in PM – Power Manager for the list of default peripheral clocks
running. Synchronous system clocks that are running are by default not divided and receive a 1MHz clock
through generic clock generator 0. Other generic clocks are disabled except GCLK_WDT, which is used
by the Watchdog Timer (WDT).
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
8.3.2. I/O Pins
After power-up, the I/O pins are tri-stated.
8.3.3. Fetching of Initial Instructions
After reset has been released, the CPU starts fetching PC and SP values from the reset address, which is
0x00000000. This address points to the first executable address in the internal flash. The code read from
the internal flash is free to configure the clock system and clock sources. Refer to PM – Power Manager,
GCLK – Generic Clock Controller and SYSCTRL – System Controller for details. Refer to the ARM
Architecture Reference Manual for more information on CPU startup (http://www.arm.com).
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
SYSCTRL – System Controller on page 162
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
PM – Power Manager on page 129
8.4. Power-On Reset and Brown-Out Detector
The SAM D20 embeds three features to monitor, warn and/or reset the device:
•POR: Power-on reset on VDDANA
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•BOD33: Brown-out detector on VDDANA
•BOD12: Voltage Regulator Internal Brown-out detector on VDDCORE. The Voltage Regulator
Internal BOD is calibrated in production and its calibration configuration is stored in the NVM User
Row. This configuration should not be changed if the user row is written to assure the correct
behavior of the BOD12.
8.4.1. Power-On Reset on VDDANA
POR monitors VDDANA. It is always activated and monitors voltage at startup and also during all the
sleep modes. If VDDANA goes below the threshold voltage, the entire chip is reset.
8.4.2. Brown-Out Detector on VDDANA
BOD33 monitors VDDANA. Refer to SYSCTRL – System Controller for details.
Related Links
SYSCTRL – System Controller on page 162
8.4.3. Brown-Out Detector on VDDCORE
Once the device has started up, BOD12 monitors the internal VDDCORE.
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9. Product Mapping
Figure 9-1. Product Mapping
Code
SRAM
Undefined
Peripherals
Reserved
Undefined
Global Memory Space
0x00000000
0x20000000
0x20008000
0x40000000
0x43000000
0x60000000
0x60000200
0xFFFFFFFF
Internal SRAM
SRAM
0x20000000
0x20008000
AHB-APB
Bridge A
AHB-APB
Bridge B
AHB-APB
Bridge C
Peripherals
0x40000000
0x41000000
0x42000000
0x42FFFFFF
Reserved
PAC0
PM
SYSCTRL
GCLK
WDT
RTC
EIC
AHB-APB Bridge A
0x40000000
0x40000400
0x40000800
0x40000C00
0x40001000
0x40001400
0x40001800
0x40FFFFFF
0x40001C00
AHB-APB Bridge B
Reserved
PAC1
DSU
NVMCTRL
PORT
0x41000000
0x41002000
0x41004000
0x41004400
0x41FFFFFF
0x41004800
Internal flash
Code
0x00000000
0x00040000
0x1FFFFFFF Reserved
SERCOM5
PAC2
EVSYS
SERCOM0
SERCOM1
SERCOM2
SERCOM3
SERCOM4
AHB-APB Bridge C
TC7
TC0
TC1
TC2
TC3
TC4
TC5
TC6
ADC
AC
0x42000000
0x42000400
0x42000800
0x42000C00
0x42001000
0x42001400
0x42001800
0x42002000
0x42001C00
0x42003000
0x42003400
0x42003800
0x42003C00
0x42004000
0x42004400
0x42004800
Reserved
0x42FFFFFF
DAC
0x42004C00
0x42002400
0x42002800
0x42002C00
PTC
0x42005000
Reserved
System
0xE0000000
SCS
Reserved
Reserved
ROM Table
Reserved
System
0xE0000000
0xE000E000
0xE000F000
0xE00FF000
0xE0100000
0xFFFFFFFF
This figure represents the full configuration of the SAM D20 device with maximum flash and SRAM
capabilities and a full set of peripherals. Refer to the Configuration Summary for details.
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10. Memories
10.1. Embedded Memories
•Internal high-speed flash
•Internal high-speed RAM, single-cycle access at full speed
•Dedicated flash erea for EEPROM emulation
10.2. Physical Memory Map
The High-Speed bus is implemented as a bus matrix. All High-Speed bus addresses are fixed, and they
are never remapped in any way, even during boot. The 32-bit physical address space is mapped as
follow:
Table 10-1. Physical Mmemory Map
Memory Start address Size (Kbytes)
SAMD20x18 SAMD20x17 SAMD20x16 SAMD20x15 SAMD20x14
Internal Flash 0x00000000 256 128 64 32 16
Internal SRAM 0x20000000 32 16 8 4 2
Peripheral Bridge A 0x40000000 64 64 64 64 64
Peripheral Bridge B 0x41000000 64 64 64 64 64
Peripheral Bridge C 0x42000000 64 64 64 64 64
1. x = G, J or E. Refer to Ordering Information
Table 10-2. Flash memory parameters
Device Flash size Number of pages Page size Row Size
SAMD20x18 256Kbytes 4096 64 bytes 4 pages = 256 bytes
SAMD20x17 128Kbytes 2046 64 bytes 4 pages = 256 bytes
SAMD20x16 64Kbytes 1024 64 bytes 4 pages = 256 bytes
SAMD20x15 32Kbytes 512 64 bytes 4 pages = 256 bytes
SAMD20x14 16Kbytes 256 64 bytes 4 pages = 256 bytes
1. x = G, J or E. Refer to Ordering Information
2. The number of pages (NVMP) and page size (PSZ) can be read from the NVM Pages and Page Size
bits in the NVM Parameter register in the NVMCTRL (PARAM.NVMP and PARAM.PSZ, respectively).
Refer to NVM Parameter (PARAM) register for details.
Related Links
High-Speed Bus System on page 43
Ordering Information on page 12
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10.3. NVM Calibration and Auxiliary Space
The device calibration data are stored in different sections of the NVM calibration and auxiliary space
presented in the following figure.
Figure 10-1. Calibration and Auxiliary Space
0x00800000
AUX0 offse t addre ss
Automa tic calibra tion
row Calibra tion and auxiliary
spa ce a ddre s s offse t
AUX0 –NVM Us e r
Row
AUX1
0x00804000
0x00806000 AUX1 offse t a ddres s
0x00806000
Are a 3 offs et a ddre ss
Area 1: Res e rved (64 bits)
Area 2: De vice configura tion
are a (64 bits)
Are a 1 a ddre ss offse t
Are a 2 offs et a ddre ss
Are a 3: Re se rved
(128bits)
Are a 4: S oftware
calibra tion a rea (256bits)
0x00806008
0x00806010
0x00806020 Area 4 offs et a ddre ss
AUX1
0x00806040
0x00000000
NVM ba se a ddress
+ NVM size
NVM ma in addre ss
spa ce
NVM Ba se Addre s s
Calibra tion and
auxiliary s pa ce
0x00800000
NVM ba se a ddress +
0x00800000
The values from the automatic calibration row are loaded into their respective registers at startup.
10.4. NVM User Row Mapping
The NVM User Row contains calibration data that are automatically read at device power on.
The NVM User Row can be read at address 0x804000.
To write the NVM User Row refer to NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller.
Note that when writing to the user row the values do not get loaded by the other modules on the device
until a device reset occurs.
Table 10-3. NVM User Row Mapping
Bit Position Name Usage
2:0 BOOTPROT Used to select one of eight different bootloader sizes. Refer to NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile
Memory Controller. Default value = 0x7 except for WLCSP that has default value = 0x3 .
3 Reserved
6:4 EEPROM Used to select one of eight different EEPROM sizes. Refer to NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile
Memory Controller. Default value = 7.
7 Reserved
13:8 BOD33 Level BOD33 Threshold Level at power on. Refer to SYSCTRL BOD33 register.
Default value = 7.
14 BOD33 Enable BOD33 Enable at power on . Refer to SYSCTRL BOD33 register. Default value = 1.
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Bit Position Name Usage
16:15 BOD33 Action BOD33 Action at power on. Refer to SYSCTRL BOD33 register. Default value = 1.
24:17 Reserved Voltage Regulator Internal BOD (BOD12) configuration. These bits are written in production
and must not be changed. Default value = 0x70.
25 WDT Enable WDT Enable at power on. Refer to WDT CTRL register.
Default value = 0.
26 WDT Always-On WDT Always-On at power on. Refer to WDT CTRL register.
Default value = 0.
30:27 WDT Period WDT Period at power on. Refer to WDT CONFIG register.
Default value = 0x0B.
34:31 WDT Window WDT Window mode time-out at power on. Refer to WDT CONFIG register.
Default value = 0x05.
38:35 WDT EWOFFSET WDT Early Warning Interrupt Time Offset at power on. Refer to WDT EWCTRL register.
Default value = 0x0B.
39 WDT WEN WDT Timer Window Mode Enable at power on. Refer to WDT CTRL register. Default value
= 0.
40 BOD33 Hysteresis BOD33 Hysteresis configuration at power on. Refer to SYSCTRL BOD33 register.
Default value = 0.
41 Reserved Voltage Regulator Internal BOD(BOD12) configuration. This bit is written in production and
must not be changed. Default value = 0.
47:42 Reserved
63:48 LOCK NVM Region Lock Bits. Refer to NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller.
Default value = 0xFFFF.
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
BOD33 on page 211
CTRL on page 225
CONFIG on page 226
EWCTRL on page 228
BOD33 on page 617
10.5. NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping
The NVM Software Calibration Area contains calibration data that are measured and written during
production test. These calibration values should be read by the application software and written back to
the corresponding register.
The NVM Software Calibration Area can be read at address 0x806020.
The NVM Software Calibration Area can not be written.
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Table 10-4. NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping
Bit Position Name Description
2:0 Reserved
14:3 Reserved
26:15 Reserved
34:27 ADC LINEARITY ADC Linearity Calibration. Should be written to ADC CALIB register.
37:35 ADC BIASCAL ADC Bias Calibration. Should be written to ADC CALIB register.
44:38 OSC32K CAL OSC32KCalibration. Should be written to SYSCTRL OSC32K register.
57:45 Reserved
63:58 DFLL48M COARSE CAL1) DFLL48M Coarse calibration value, should be written to SYSCTRL
DFLLVAL register.
73:64 DFLL48M fine CAL1) DFLL48M Fine calibration value, should be written to SYSCTRL
DFLLVAL register.
127:74 Reserved
Note: 1. Not applicable for die rev. C and previous.
Related Links
CALIB on page 556
OSC32K on page 200
DFLLVAL on page 208
10.6. Serial Number
Each device has a unique 128-bit serial number which is a concatenation of four 32-bit words contained
at the following addresses:
Word 0: 0x0080A00C
Word 1: 0x0080A040
Word 2: 0x0080A044
Word 3: 0x0080A048
The uniqueness of the serial number is guaranteed only when using all 128 bits.
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11. Processor And Architecture
11.1. Cortex M0+ Processor
The SAM D20 implements the ARM® Cortex®-M0+ processor, based on the ARMv6 Architecture and
Thumb®-2 ISA. The Cortex M0+ is 100% instruction set compatible with its predecessor, the Cortex-M0
core, and upward compatible to Cortex-M3 and M4 cores. The ARM Cortex-M0+ implemented is revision
r0p1. For more information refer to http://www.arm.com.
11.1.1. Cortex M0+ Configuration
Table 11-1. Cortex M0+ Configuration
Features Configurable option Device configuration
Interrupts External interrupts 0-32 28
Data endianness Little-endian or big-endian Little-endian
SysTick timer Present or absent Present
Number of watchpoint comparators 0, 1, 2 2
Number of breakpoint comparators 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 4
Halting debug support Present or absent Present
Multiplier Fast or small Fast (single cycle)
Single-cycle I/O port Present or absent Present
Wake-up interrupt controller Supported or not supported Not supported
Vector Table Offset Register Present or absent Present
Unprivileged/Privileged support Present or absent Absent(1)
Memory Protection Unit Not present or 8-region Not present
Reset all registers Present or absent Absent
Instruction fetch width 16-bit only or mostly 32-bit 32-bit
Note:
1. All software run in privileged mode only.
The ARM Cortex-M0+ core has two bus interfaces:
•Single 32-bit AMBA-3 AHB-Lite system interface that provides connections to peripherals and all
system memory, which includes flash and RAM.
•Single 32-bit I/O port bus interfacing to the PORT with 1-cycle loads and stores.
11.1.2. Cortex-M0+ Peripherals
•System Control Space (SCS)
–The processor provides debug through registers in the SCS. Refer to the Cortex-M0+
Technical Reference Manual for details (www.arm.com).
•System Timer (SysTick)
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–The System Timer is a 24-bit timer that extends the functionality of both the processor and the
NVIC. Refer to the Cortex-M0+ Technical Reference Manual for details (www.arm.com).
•Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC)
–External interrupt signals connect to the NVIC, and the NVIC prioritizes the interrupts.
Software can set the priority of each interrupt. The NVIC and the Cortex-M0+ processor core
are closely coupled, providing low latency interrupt processing and efficient processing of late
arriving interrupts. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller and the Cortex-M0+ Technical
Reference Manual for details (www.arm.com).
•System Control Block (SCB)
–The System Control Block provides system implementation information, and system control.
This includes configuration, control, and reporting of the system exceptions. Refer to the
Cortex-M0+ Devices Generic User Guide for details (www.arm.com).
11.1.3. Cortex-M0+ Address Map
Table 11-2. Cortex-M0+ Address Map
Address Peripheral
0xE000E000 System Control Space (SCS)
0xE000E010 System Timer (SysTick)
0xE000E100 Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC)
0xE000ED00 System Control Block (SCB)
11.1.4. I/O Interface
11.1.4.1. Overview
Because accesses to the AMBA® AHB-Lite™ and the single cycle I/O interface can be made concurrently,
the Cortex-M0+ processor can fetch the next instructions while accessing the I/Os. This enables single
cycle I/O accesses to be sustained for as long as needed. Refer to CPU Local Bus for more information.
Related Links
CPU Local Bus on page 323
11.1.4.2. Description
Direct access to PORT registers.
11.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller
11.2.1. Overview
The Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC) in the SAM D20 supports 32 interrupt lines with four
different priority levels. For more details, refer to the Cortex-M0+ Technical Reference Manual
(www.arm.com).
11.2.2. Interrupt Line Mapping
Each of the 28 interrupt lines is connected to one peripheral instance, as shown in the table below. Each
peripheral can have one or more interrupt flags, located in the peripheral’s Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
(INTFLAG) register. The interrupt flag is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt in the
peripheral can be individually enabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the peripheral’s
Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the
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peripheral’s Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An interrupt request is generated from the
peripheral when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt requests
for one peripheral are ORed together on system level, generating one interrupt request for each
peripheral. An interrupt request will set the corresponding interrupt pending bit in the NVIC interrupt
pending registers (SETPEND/CLRPEND bits in ISPR/ICPR). For the NVIC to activate the interrupt, it
must be enabled in the NVIC interrupt enable register (SETENA/CLRENA bits in ISER/ICER). The NVIC
interrupt priority registers IPR0-IPR7 provide a priority field for each interrupt.
Table 11-3. Interrupt Line Mapping
Peripheral Source NVIC Line
EIC NMI – External Interrupt Controller NMI
PM – Power Manager 0
SYSCTRL – System Control 1
WDT – Watchdog Timer 2
RTC – Real Time Counter 3
EIC – External Interrupt Controller 4
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller 5
EVSYS – Event System 6
SERCOM0 – Serial Communication Interface 0 7
SERCOM1 – Serial Communication Interface 1 8
SERCOM2 – Serial Communication Interface 2 9
SERCOM3 – Serial Communication Interface 3 10
SERCOM4 – Serial Communication Interface 4 11
SERCOM5 – Serial Communication Interface 5 12
TC0 – Timer Counter 0 13
TC1 – Timer Counter 1 14
TC2 – Timer Counter 2 15
TC3 – Timer Counter 3 16
TC4 – Timer Counter 4 17
TC5 – Timer Counter 5 18
TC6 – Timer Counter 6 19
TC7 – Timer Counter 7 20
ADC – Analog-to-Digital Converter 21
AC – Analog Comparator 22
DAC – Digital-to-Analog Converter 23
PTC – Peripheral Touch Controller 24
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11.3. High-Speed Bus System
11.3.1. Features
High-Speed Bus Matrix has the following features:
•Symmetric crossbar bus switch implementation
•Allows concurrent accesses from different masters to different slaves
•32-bit data bus
•Operation at a one-to-one clock frequency with the bus masters
11.3.2. Configuration
CM0+ 0
DSU 1
High-Speed Bus SLAVES
Internal Flash
0
AHB-APB Bridge A
1
AHB-APB Bridge B
2
AHB-APB Bridge C
3
Multi-Slave
MASTERS
Internal SRAM
4
DSU 1
SLAVE ID
MASTER ID
Table 11-4. Bus Matrix Masters
Bus Matrix Masters Master ID
CM0+ - Cortex M0+ Processor 0
DSU - Device Service Unit 1
Table 11-5. Bus Matrix Slaves
Bus Matrix Slaves Slave ID
Internal Flash Memory 0
AHB-APB Bridge A 1
AHB-APB Bridge B 2
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Bus Matrix Slaves Slave ID
AHB-APB Bridge C 3
Internal SRAM 4
11.4. AHB-APB Bridge
The AHB-APB bridge is an AHB slave, providing an interface between the high-speed AHB domain and
the low-power APB domain. It is used to provide access to the programmable control registers of
peripherals (see Product Mapping).
AHB-APB bridge is based on AMBA APB Protocol Specification V2.0 (ref. as APB4) including:
•Wait state support
•Error reporting
•Transaction protection
•Sparse data transfer (byte, half-word and word)
Additional enhancements:
•Address and data cycles merged into a single cycle
•Sparse data transfer also apply to read access
to operate the AHB-APB bridge, the clock (CLK_HPBx_AHB) must be enabled. See PM – Power
Manager for details.
Figure 11-1. APB Write Access.
T0 T1 T2 T3
Addr 1
Data 1
PADDR
PWRITE
PCLK
PSEL
PENABLE
PWDATA
PREADY
T0 T1 T2 T3
Addr 1
Data 1
PADDR
PWRITE
PCLK
PSEL
PENABLE
PWDATA
PREADY
T4 T5
Wait statesNo wait states
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Figure 11-2. APB Read Access.
T0 T1 T2 T3
Addr 1
Data 1
PADDR
PWRITE
PCLK
PSEL
PENABLE
PRDATA
PREADY
T0 T1 T2 T3
Addr 1
Data 1
PADDR
PWRITE
PCLK
PSEL
PENABLE
PRDATA
PREADY
T4 T5
Wait statesNo wait states
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
Product Mapping on page 35
11.5. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller
11.5.1. Overview
There is one PAC associated with each AHB-APB bridge. The PAC can provide write protection for
registers of each peripheral connected on the same bridge.
The PAC peripheral bus clock (CLK_PACx_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager.
CLK_PAC0_APB and CLK_PAC1_APB are enabled are reset. CLK_PAC2_APB is disabled at reset.
Refer to PM – Power Manager for details. The PAC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the
selected clock source is running. Write-protection does not apply for debugger access. When the
debugger makes an access to a peripheral, write-protection is ignored so that the debugger can update
the register.
Write-protect registers allow the user to disable a selected peripheral’s write-protection without doing a
read-modify-write operation. These registers are mapped into two I/O memory locations, one for clearing
and one for setting the register bits. Writing a one to a bit in the Write Protect Clear register (WPCLR) will
clear the corresponding bit in both registers (WPCLR and WPSET) and disable the write-protection for
the corresponding peripheral, while writing a one to a bit in the Write Protect Set (WPSET) register will set
the corresponding bit in both registers (WPCLR and WPSET) and enable the write-protection for the
corresponding peripheral. Both registers (WPCLR and WPSET) will return the same value when read.
If a peripheral is write-protected, and if a write access is performed, data will not be written, and the
peripheral will return an access error (CPU exception).
The PAC also offers a safety feature for correct program execution, with a CPU exception generated on
double write-protection or double unprotection of a peripheral. If a peripheral n is write-protected and a
write to one in WPSET[n] is detected, the PAC returns an error. This can be used to ensure that the
application follows the intended program flow by always following a write-protect with an unprotect, and
vice versa. However, in applications where a write-protected peripheral is used in several contexts, e.g.,
interrupts, care should be taken so that either the interrupt can not happen while the main application or
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other interrupt levels manipulate the write-protection status, or when the interrupt handler needs to
unprotect the peripheral, based on the current protection status, by reading WPSET.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
11.6. Register Description
Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-
bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly. Refer to the Product
Mapping for PAC locations.
Related Links
Product Mapping on page 35
11.6.1. PAC0 Register Description
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11.6.1.1. Write Protect Clear
Name: WPCLR
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x000000
Property:
–
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EIC RTC WDT GCLK SYSCTRL PM
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 6 – EIC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 5 – RTC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 4 – WDT
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
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Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 3 – GCLK
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 2 – SYSCTRL
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 1 – PM
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
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11.6.1.2. Write Protect Set
Name: WPSET
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x000000
Property:
–
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EIC RTC WDT GCLK SYSCTRL PM
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 6 – EIC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 5 – RTC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 4 – WDT
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
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Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 3 – GCLK
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 2 – SYSCTRL
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 1 – PM
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
11.6.2. PAC1 Register Description
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11.6.2.1. Write Protect Clear
Name: WPCLR
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x000002
Property:
–
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PORT NVMCTRL DSU
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 1
Bit 3 – PORT
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 2 – NVMCTRL
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 1 – DSU
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
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Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
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11.6.2.2. Write Protect Set
Name: WPSET
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x000002
Property:
–
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PORT NVMCTRL DSU
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 1
Bit 3 – PORT
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 2 – NVMCTRL
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 1 – DSU
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
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Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
11.6.3. PAC2 Register Description
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11.6.3.1. Write Protect Clear
Name: WPCLR
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00800000
Property:
–
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PTC DAC AC ADC
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TC7 TC6 TC5 TC4 TC3 TC2 TC1 TC0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SERCOM5 SERCOM4 SERCOM3 SERCOM2 SERCOM1 SERCOM0 EVSYS
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 19 – PTC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 18 – DAC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 17 – AC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
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Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 16 – ADC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bits 15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8 – TCx
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bits 7,6,5,4,3,2 – SERCOMx
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 1 – EVSYS
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
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11.6.3.2. Write Protect Set
Name: WPSET
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00800000
Property:
–
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PTC DAC AC ADC
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TC7 TC6 TC5 TC4 TC3 TC2 TC1 TC0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SERCOM5 SERCOM4 SERCOM3 SERCOM2 SERCOM1 SERCOM0 EVSYS
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 19 – PTC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 18 – DAC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 17 – AC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
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Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 16 – ADC
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bits 15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8 – TCx
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bits 7,6,5,4,3,2 – SERCOMx
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
Bit 1 – EVSYS
Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.
Writing a one to these bits will clear the Write Protect bit for the corresponding peripherals.
Value Description
0 Write-protection is disabled.
1 Write-protection is enabled.
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12. Peripherals Configuration Summary
The following table shows an overview of all the peripherals in the device. The IRQ Line column shows
the interrupt mapping, as described in “Nested Vector Interrupt Controller” on page 30. The AHB and APB
clock indexes correspond to the bit in the AHBMASK and APBMASK (x = A, B or C) registers in the
Power Manager, while the Enabled at Reset column shows whether the peripheral clock is enabled at
reset (Y) or not (N). Refer to the Power Manager AHBMASK, APBAMASK, APBBMASK and APBCMASK
registers for details. The Generic Clock Index column corresponds to the value of the Generic Clock
Selection ID bits in the Generic Clock Control register (CLKCTRL.ID) in the Generic Clock Controller.
Refer to the GCLK CLKCTRL register description for details. The PAC Index column corresponds to the
bit in the PACi (i = 0, 1 or 2) registers, while the Prot at Reset column shows whether the peripheral is
protected at reset (Y) or not (N). Refer to “PAC – Peripheral Access Controller” for details. The numbers
in the Events User column correspond to the value of the User Multiplexer Selection bits in the User
Multiplexer register (USER.USER) in the Event System. See the USER register description and Table
22-6 for details. The numbers in the Events Generator column correspond to the value of the Event
Generator bits in the Channel register (CHANNEL.EVGEN) in the Event System. See the CHANNEL
register description and Table 22-3 for details.
Table 12-1. Peripherals Configuration Summary
Peripheral
Name
Base Address IRQ
Line
AHB Clock APB Clock Generic Clock PAC Events
Index Enabled at
Reset
Index Enabled at
Reset
Index Index Prot at
Reset
User Generator SleepWalking
AHB-APB
Bridge A
0x40000000 0 Y
PAC0 0x40000000 0 Y
PM 0x40000400 0 1 Y 1 N Y
SYSCTRL 0x40000800 1 2 Y 0: DFLL48M
reference
2 N Y
GCLK 0x40000C00 3 Y 3 N Y
WDT 0x40001000 2 4 Y 1 4 N
RTC 0x40001400 3 5 Y 2 5 N 1: CMP0/ALARM0
2: CMP1
3: OVF
4-11: PER0-7
Y
EIC 0x40001800 NMI,
4
6 Y 3 6 N 12-27: EXTINT0-15 Y
AHB-APB
Bridge B
0x41000000 1 Y
PAC1 0x41000000 0 Y
DSU 0x41002000 3 Y 1 Y 1 Y
NVMCTRL 0x41004000 5 4 Y 2 Y 2 N
PORT 0x41004400 3 Y 3 N
AHB-APB
Bridge C
0x42000000 2 Y
PAC2 0x42000000 0 N
EVSYS 0x42000400 6 1 N 4-11: one per
CHANNEL
1 N Y
SERCOM0 0x42000800 7 2 N 13: CORE
12:SLOW
2 N Y
SERCOM1 0x42000C00 8 3 N 14:CORE
12: SLOW
3 N Y
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Peripheral
Name
Base Address IRQ
Line
AHB Clock APB Clock Generic Clock PAC Events
Index Enabled at
Reset
Index Enabled at
Reset
Index Index Prot at
Reset
User Generator SleepWalking
SERCOM2 0x42001000 9 4 N 15:CORE
12: SLOW
4 N Y
SERCOM3 0x42001400 10 5 N 16:CORE
12: SLOW
5 N Y
SERCOM4 0x42001800 11 6 N 17:CORE
12: SLOW
6 N Y
SERCOM5 0x42001C00 12 7 N 18:CORE
12: SLOW
7 N Y
TC0 0x42002000 13 8 N 19 8 N 0: TC 28: OVF
29-30: MC0-1
Y
TC1 0x42002400 14 9 N 19 9 N 1: TC 31: OVF
32-33: MC0-1
Y
TC2 0x42002800 15 10 N 20 10 N 2: TC 34: OVF
35-36: MC0-1
Y
TC3 0x42002C00 16 11 N 20 11 N 3: TC 37: OVF
38-39: MC0-1
Y
TC4 0x42003000 17 12 N 21 12 N 4: TC 40: OVF
41-42: MC0-1
Y
TC5 0x42003400 18 13 N 21 13 N 5: TC 43: OVF
44-45: MC0-1
Y
TC6 0x42003800 19 14 N 22 14 N 6: TC 46: OVF
47-48: MC0-1
Y
TC7 0x42003C00 20 15 N 22 15 N 7: TC 49: OVF
50-51: MC0-1
Y
ADC 0x42004000 21 16 Y 23 16 N 8: START
9: SYNC
52: RESRDY
53: WINMON
Y
AC 0x42004400 22 17 N 24: DIG
25: ANA
17 N 10-11:
COMP0-1
54-55: COMP0-1
56: WIN0
Y
DAC 0x42004800 23 18 N 26 18 N 12: START 57: EMPTY Y
PTC 0x42004C00 24 19 N 27 19 N 13: STCONV 58: EOC
59:WCOMP
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13. DSU - Device Service Unit
13.1. Overview
The Device Service Unit (DSU) provides a means to detect debugger probes. This enables the ARM
Debug Access Port (DAP) to have control over multiplexed debug pads and CPU reset. The DSU also
provides system-level services to debug adapters in an ARM debug system. It implements a CoreSight
Debug ROM that provides device identification as well as identification of other debug components within
the system. Hence, it complies with the ARM Peripheral Identification specification. The DSU also
provides system services to applications that need memory testing, as required for IEC60730 Class B
compliance, for example. The DSU can be accessed simultaneously by a debugger and the CPU, as it is
connected on the High-Speed Bus Matrix. For security reasons, some of the DSU features will be limited
or unavailable when the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit.
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
Security Bit on page 305
13.2. Features
•CPU reset extension
•Debugger probe detection (Cold- and Hot-Plugging)
•Chip-Erase command and status
•32-bit cyclic redundancy check (CRC32) of any memory accessible through the bus matrix
•ARM® CoreSight™ compliant device identification
•Two debug communications channels
•Debug access port security filter
•Onboard memory built-in self-test (MBIST)
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13.3. Block Diagram
Figure 13-1. DSU Block Diagram
DSU
SWCLK
CORESIGHT ROM
DAP SECURITY FILTER
CRC-32
MBIST
CHIP ERASE
RESET
cpu_reset_extension
CPU
DAP
SWDIO
NVMCTRL
DBG
M
HIGH-SPEED
BUS MATRIX
M
S
debugger_present
DEBUGGER PROBE
INTERFACE
AHB-AP
PORT
13.4. Signal Description
The DSU uses three signals to function.
Signal Name Type Description
RESET Digital Input External reset
SWCLK Digital Input SW clock
SWDIO Digital I/O SW bidirectional data pin
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
13.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
13.5.1. IO Lines
The SWCLK pin is by default assigned to the DSU module to allow debugger probe detection and to
stretch the CPU reset phase. For more information, refer to Debugger Probe Detection. The Hot-Plugging
feature depends on the PORT configuration. If the SWCLK pin function is changed in the PORT or if the
PORT_MUX is disabled, the Hot-Plugging feature is disabled until a power-reset or an external reset.
13.5.2. Power Management
The DSU will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
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13.5.3. Clocks
The DSU bus clocks (CLK_DSU_APB and CLK_DSU_AHB) can be enabled and disabled by the Power
Manager. Refer to PM – Power Manager
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
13.5.4. Interrupts
Not applicable.
13.5.5. Events
Not applicable.
13.5.6. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC),
except the following:
•Debug Communication Channel 0 register (DCC0)
•Debug Communication Channel 1 register (DCC1)
Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register
description.
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection
does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
13.5.7. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
13.6. Debug Operation
13.6.1. Principle of Operation
The DSU provides basic services to allow on-chip debug using the ARM Debug Access Port and the
ARM processor debug resources:
•CPU reset extension
•Debugger probe detection
For more details on the ARM debug components, refer to the ARM Debug Interface v5 Architecture
Specification.
13.6.2. CPU Reset Extension
“CPU reset extension” refers to the extension of the reset phase of the CPU core after the external reset
is released. This ensures that the CPU is not executing code at startup while a debugger connects to the
system. It is detected on a RESET release event when SWCLK is low. At startup, SWCLK is internally
pulled up to avoid false detection of a debugger if SWCLK is left unconnected. When the CPU is held in
the reset extension phase, the CPU Reset Extension bit of the Status A register (STATUSA.CRSTEXT) is
set. To release the CPU, write a '1' to STATUSA.CRSTEXT. STATUSA.CRSTEXT will then be set to zero.
Writing a '0' to STATUSA.CRSTEXT has no effect. For security reasons, it is not possible to release the
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CPU reset extension when the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit. Trying to do so sets the
Protection Error bit (PERR) of the Status A register (STATUSA.PERR).
Figure 13-2. Typical CPU Reset Extension Set and Clear Timing Diagram
DSU CRSTEXT
Clear
SWCLK
CPU reset
extension
CPU_STATE reset running
RESET
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
Security Bit on page 305
13.6.3. Debugger Probe Detection
13.6.3.1. Cold Plugging
Cold-Plugging is the detection of a debugger when the system is in reset. Cold-Plugging is detected when
the CPU reset extension is requested, as described above.
13.6.3.2. Hot Plugging
Hot-Plugging is the detection of a debugger probe when the system is not in reset. Hot-Plugging is not
possible under reset because the detector is reset when POR or RESET are asserted. Hot-Plugging is
active when a SWCLK falling edge is detected. The SWCLK pad is multiplexed with other functions and
the user must ensure that its default function is assigned to the debug system. If the SWCLK function is
changed, the Hot-Plugging feature is disabled until a power-reset or external reset occurs. Availability of
the Hot-Plugging feature can be read from the Hot-Plugging Enable bit of the Status B register
(STATUSB.HPE).
Figure 13-3. Hot-Plugging Detection Timing Diagram
SWCLK
Hot-Plugging
CPU_STATE reset running
RESET
The presence of a debugger probe is detected when either Hot-Plugging or Cold-Plugging is detected.
Once detected, the Debugger Present bit of the Status B register (STATUSB.DBGPRES) is set. For
security reasons, Hot-Plugging is not available when the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security
bit.
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This detection requires that pads are correctly powered. Thus, at cold startup, this detection cannot be
done until POR is released. If the device is protected, Cold-Plugging is the only way to detect a debugger
probe, and so the external reset timing must be longer than the POR timing. If external reset is
deasserted before POR release, the user must retry the procedure above until it gets connected to the
device.
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
Security Bit on page 305
13.7. Chip Erase
Chip-Erase consists of removing all sensitive information stored in the chip and clearing the NVMCTRL
security bit. Therefore, all volatile memories and the Flash memory (including the EEPROM emulation
area) will be erased. The Flash auxiliary rows, including the user row, will not be erased.
When the device is protected, the debugger must reset the device in order to be detected. This ensures
that internal registers are reset after the protected state is removed. The Chip-Erase operation is
triggered by writing a '1' to the Chip-Erase bit in the Control register (CTRL.CE). This command will be
discarded if the DSU is protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Once issued, the module
clears volatile memories prior to erasing the Flash array. To ensure that the Chip-Erase operation is
completed, check the Done bit of the Status A register (STATUSA.DONE).
The Chip-Erase operation depends on clocks and power management features that can be altered by the
CPU. For that reason, it is recommended to issue a Chip- Erase after a Cold-Plugging procedure to
ensure that the device is in a known and safe state.
The recommended sequence is as follows:
1. Issue the Cold-Plugging procedure (refer to Cold Plugging). The device then:
1.1. Detects the debugger probe.
1.2. Holds the CPU in reset.
2. Issue the Chip-Erase command by writing a '1' to CTRL.CE. The device then:
2.1. Clears the system volatile memories.
2.2. Erases the whole Flash array (including the EEPROM emulation area, not including
auxiliary rows).
2.3. Erases the lock row, removing the NVMCTRL security bit protection.
3. Check for completion by polling STATUSA.DONE (read as one when completed).
4. Reset the device to let the NVMCTRL update fuses.
13.8. Programming
Programming the Flash or RAM memories is only possible when the device is not protected by the
NVMCTRL security bit. The programming procedure is as follows:
1. At power up, RESET is driven low by a debugger. The on-chip regulator holds the system in a POR
state until the input supply is above the POR threshold (refer to Powe-On Reset (POR)
characteristics). The system continues to be held in this static state until the internally regulated
supplies have reached a safe operating state.
2. The PM starts, clocks are switched to the slow clock (Core Clock, System Clock, Flash Clock and
any Bus Clocks that do not have clock gate control). Internal resets are maintained due to the
external reset.
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3. The debugger maintains a low level on SWCLK. RESET is released, resulting in a debugger Cold-
Plugging procedure.
4. The debugger generates a clock signal on the SWCLK pin, the Debug Access Port (DAP) receives
a clock.
5. The CPU remains in Reset due to the Cold-Plugging procedure; meanwhile, the rest of the system
is released.
6. A Chip-Erase is issued to ensure that the Flash is fully erased prior to programming.
7. Programming is available through the AHB-AP.
8. After the operation is completed, the chip can be restarted either by asserting RESET, toggling
power, or writing a '1' to the Status A register CPU Reset Phase Extension bit
(STATUSA.CRSTEXT). Make sure that the SWCLK pin is high when releasing RESET to prevent
extending the CPU reset.
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
Security Bit on page 305
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
Power-On Reset (POR) Characteristics on page 616
13.9. Intellectual Property Protection
Intellectual property protection consists of restricting access to internal memories from external tools
when the device is protected, and this is accomplished by setting the NVMCTRL security bit. This
protected state can be removed by issuing a Chip-Erase (refer to Chip Erase). When the device is
protected, read/write accesses using the AHB-AP are limited to the DSU address range and DSU
commands are restricted. When issuing a Chip-Erase, sensitive information is erased from volatile
memory and Flash.
The DSU implements a security filter that monitors the AHB transactions generated by the ARM AHB-AP
inside the DAP. If the device is protected, then AHB-AP read/write accesses outside the DSU external
address range are discarded, causing an error response that sets the ARM AHB-AP sticky error bits
(refer to the ARM Debug Interface v5 Architecture Specification on http://www.arm.com).
The DSU is intended to be accessed either:
•Internally from the CPU, without any limitation, even when the device is protected
•Externally from a debug adapter, with some restrictions when the device is protected
For security reasons, DSU features have limitations when used from a debug adapter. To differentiate
external accesses from internal ones, the first 0x100 bytes of the DSU register map have been mirrored
at offset 0x100:
•The first 0x100 bytes form the internal address range
•The next 0x100 bytes form the external address range
When the device is protected, the DAP can only issue MEM-AP accesses in the DSU address range
limited to the 0x100- 0x2000 offset range.
The DSU operating registers are located in the 0x00-0xFF area and remapped in 0x100-0x1FF to
differentiate accesses coming from a debugger and the CPU. If the device is protected and an access is
issued in the region 0x100-0x1FF, it is subject to security restrictions. For more information, refer to the
Table 13-1.
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Figure 13-4. APB Memory Mapping
0x0000
0x00FC
0x0100
0x01FD
0x1000
0x1FFC
DSU operating
registers
Mirrored
DSU operating
registers
DSU CoreSight
ROM
Empty
Internal address range
(cannot be accessed from debug tools when the device is
protected by the NVMCTRL security bit)
External address range
(can be accessed from debug tools with some restrictions)
Some features not activated by APB transactions are not available when the device is protected:
Table 13-1. Feature Availability Under Protection
Features Availability when the device is protected
CPU Reset Extension Yes
Clear CPU Reset Extension No
Debugger Cold-Plugging Yes
Debugger Hot-Plugging No
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
Security Bit on page 305
13.10. Device Identification
Device identification relies on the ARM CoreSight component identification scheme, which allows the chip
to be identified as an Atmel device implementing a DSU. The DSU contains identification registers to
differentiate the device.
13.10.1. CoreSight Identification
A system-level ARM CoreSight ROM table is present in the device to identify the vendor and the chip
identification method. Its address is provided in the MEM-AP BASE register inside the ARM Debug
Access Port. The CoreSight ROM implements a 64-bit conceptual ID composed as follows from the PID0
to PID7 CoreSight ROM Table registers:
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Figure 13-5. Conceptual 64-bit Peripheral ID
Table 13-2. Conceptual 64-Bit Peripheral ID Bit Descriptions
Field Size Description Location
JEP-106 CC code 4 Atmel continuation code: 0x0 PID4
JEP-106 ID code 7 Atmel device ID: 0x1F PID1+PID2
4KB count 4 Indicates that the CoreSight component is a ROM: 0x0 PID4
RevAnd 4 Not used; read as 0 PID3
CUSMOD 4 Not used; read as 0 PID3
PARTNUM 12 Contains 0xCD0 to indicate that DSU is present PID0+PID1
REVISION 4 DSU revision (starts at 0x0 and increments by 1 at both major
and minor revisions). Identifies DSU identification method
variants. If 0x0, this indicates that device identification can be
completed by reading the Device Identification register (DID)
PID3
For more information, refer to the ARM Debug Interface Version 5 Architecture Specification.
13.10.2. Chip Identification Method
The DSU DID register identifies the device by implementing the following information:
•Processor identification
•Product family identification
•Product series identification
•Device select
13.11. Functional Description
13.11.1. Principle of Operation
The DSU provides memory services such as CRC32 or MBIST that require almost the same interface.
Hence, the Address, Length and Data registers (ADDR, LENGTH, DATA) are shared. These shared
registers must be configured first; then a command can be issued by writing the Control register. When a
command is ongoing, other commands are discarded until the current operation is completed. Hence, the
user must wait for the STATUSA.DONE bit to be set prior to issuing another one.
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13.11.2. Basic Operation
13.11.2.1. Initialization
The module is enabled by enabling its clocks. For more details, refer to Clocks. The DSU registers can be
PAC write-protected.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
13.11.2.2. Operation From a Debug Adapter
Debug adapters should access the DSU registers in the external address range 0x100 – 0x2000. If the
device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit, accessing the first 0x100 bytes causes the system to
return an error. Refer to Intellectual Property Protection.
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
Security Bit on page 305
13.11.2.3. Operation From the CPU
There are no restrictions when accessing DSU registers from the CPU. However, the user should access
DSU registers in the internal address range (0x0 – 0x100) to avoid external security restrictions. Refer to
Intellectual Property Protection.
13.11.3. 32-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check CRC32
The DSU unit provides support for calculating a cyclic redundancy check (CRC32) value for a memory
area (including Flash and AHB RAM).
When the CRC32 command is issued from:
•The internal range, the CRC32 can be operated at any memory location
•The external range, the CRC32 operation is restricted; DATA, ADDR, and LENGTH values are
forced (see below)
Table 13-3. AMOD Bit Descriptions when Operating CRC32
AMOD[1:0] Short name External range restrictions
0 ARRAY CRC32 is restricted to the full Flash array area (EEPROM emulation area not
included) DATA forced to 0xFFFFFFFF before calculation (no seed)
1 EEPROM CRC32 of the whole EEPROM emulation area DATA forced to 0xFFFFFFFF
before calculation (no seed)
2-3 Reserved
The algorithm employed is the industry standard CRC32 algorithm using the generator polynomial
0xEDB88320 (reversed representation).
13.11.3.1. Starting CRC32 Calculation
CRC32 calculation for a memory range is started after writing the start address into the Address register
(ADDR) and the size of the memory range into the Length register (LENGTH). Both must be word-
aligned.
The initial value used for the CRC32 calculation must be written to the Data register (DATA). This value
will usually be 0xFFFFFFFF, but can be, for example, the result of a previous CRC32 calculation if
generating a common CRC32 of separate memory blocks.
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Once completed, the calculated CRC32 value can be read out of the Data register. The read value must
be complemented to match standard CRC32 implementations or kept non-inverted if used as starting
point for subsequent CRC32 calculations.
If the device is in protected state by the NVMCTRL security bit, it is only possible to calculate the CRC32
of the whole flash array when operated from the external address space. In most cases, this area will be
the entire onboard non-volatile memory. The Address, Length and Data registers will be forced to
predefined values once the CRC32 operation is started, and values written by the user are ignored. This
allows the user to verify the contents of a protected device.
The actual test is started by writing a '1' in the 32-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check bit of the Control register
(CTRL.CRC). A running CRC32 operation can be canceled by resetting the module (writing '1' to
CTRL.SWRST).
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
Security Bit on page 305
13.11.3.2. Interpreting the Results
The user should monitor the Status A register. When the operation is completed, STATUSA.DONE is set.
Then the Bus Error bit of the Status A register (STATUSA.BERR) must be read to ensure that no bus
error occurred.
13.11.4. Debug Communication Channels
The Debug Communication Channels (DCCO and DCC1) consist of a pair of registers with associated
handshake logic, accessible by both CPU and debugger even if the device is protected by the NVMCTRL
security bit. The registers can be used to exchange data between the CPU and the debugger, during run
time as well as in debug mode. This enables the user to build a custom debug protocol using only these
registers.
The DCC0 and DCC1 registers are accessible when the protected state is active. When the device is
protected, however, it is not possible to connect a debugger while the CPU is running
(STATUSA.CRSTEXT is not writable and the CPU is held under Reset).
Two Debug Communication Channel status bits in the Status B registers (STATUS.DCCDx) indicate
whether a new value has been written in DCC0 or DCC1. These bits, DCC0D and DCC1D, are located in
the STATUSB registers. They are automatically set on write and cleared on read.
Note: The DCC0 and DCC1 registers are shared with the on-board memory testing logic (MBIST).
Accordingly, DCC0 and DCC1 must not be used while performing MBIST operations.
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
Security Bit on page 305
13.11.5. Testing of On-Board Memories MBIST
The DSU implements a feature for automatic testing of memory also known as MBIST (memory built-in
self test). This is primarily intended for production test of on-board memories. MBIST cannot be operated
from the external address range when the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit. If an MBIST
command is issued when the device is protected, a protection error is reported in the Protection Error bit
in the Status A register (STATUSA.PERR).
1. Algorithm
The algorithm used for testing is a type of March algorithm called "March LR". This algorithm is able
to detect a wide range of memory defects, while still keeping a linear run time. The algorithm is:
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1.1. Write entire memory to '0', in any order.
1.2. Bit for bit read '0', write '1', in descending order.
1.3. Bit for bit read '1', write '0', read '0', write '1', in ascending order.
1.4. Bit for bit read '1', write '0', in ascending order.
1.5. Bit for bit read '0', write '1', read '1', write '0', in ascending order.
1.6. Read '0' from entire memory, in ascending order.
The specific implementation used has a run time which depends on the CPU clock frequency and
the number of bytes tested in the RAM. The detected faults are:
–Address decoder faults
–Stuck-at faults
–Transition faults
–Coupling faults
–Linked Coupling faults
2. Starting MBIST
To test a memory, you need to write the start address of the memory to the ADDR.ADDR bit field,
and the size of the memory into the Length register.
For best test coverage, an entire physical memory block should be tested at once. It is possible to
test only a subset of a memory, but the test coverage will then be somewhat lower.
The actual test is started by writing a '1' to CTRL.MBIST. A running MBIST operation can be
canceled by writing a '1' to CTRL.SWRST.
3. Interpreting the Results
The tester should monitor the STATUSA register. When the operation is completed,
STATUSA.DONE is set. There are two different modes:
–ADDR.AMOD=0: exit-on-error (default)
In this mode, the algorithm terminates either when a fault is detected or on successful
completion. In both cases, STATUSA.DONE is set. If an error was detected, STATUSA.FAIL
will be set. User then can read the DATA and ADDR registers to locate the fault.
–ADDR.AMOD=1: pause-on-error
In this mode, the MBIST algorithm is paused when an error is detected. In such a situation,
only STATUSA.FAIL is asserted. The state machine waits for user to clear STATUSA.FAIL by
writing a '1' in STATUSA.FAIL to resume. Prior to resuming, user can read the DATA and
ADDR registers to locate the fault.
4. Locating Faults
If the test stops with STATUSA.FAIL set, one or more bits failed the test. The test stops at the first
detected error. The position of the failing bit can be found by reading the following registers:
–ADDR: Address of the word containing the failing bit
–DATA: contains data to identify which bit failed, and during which phase of the test it failed.
The DATA register will in this case contains the following bit groups:
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Figure 13-6. DATA bits Description When MBIST Operation Returns an Error
Bit
Bit
Bit
Bit
phase
bit_index
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
76 5 432 1 0
•bit_index: contains the bit number of the failing bit
•phase: indicates which phase of the test failed and the cause of the error, as listed in the following
table.
Table 13-4. MBIST Operation Phases
Phase Test actions
0 Write all bits to zero. This phase cannot fail.
1 Read '0', write '1', increment address
2 Read '1', write '0'
3 Read '0', write '1', decrement address
4 Read '1', write '0', decrement address
5 Read '0', write '1'
6 Read '1', write '0', decrement address
7 Read all zeros. bit_index is not used
Table 13-5. AMOD Bit Descriptions for MBIST
AMOD[1:0] Description
0x0 Exit on Error
0x1 Pause on Error
0x2, 0x3 Reserved
Related Links
NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller on page 297
Security Bit on page 305
Physical Memory Map on page 36
13.11.6. System Services Availability when Accessed Externally
External access: Access performed in the DSU address offset 0x200-0x1FFF range.
Internal access: Access performed in the DSU address offset 0x0-0x100 range.
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Table 13-6. Available Features when Operated From The External Address Range and Device is Protected
Features Availability From The External Address Range
and Device is Protected
Chip-Erase command and status Yes
CRC32 Yes, only full array or full EEPROM
CoreSight Compliant Device identification Yes
Debug communication channels Yes
Testing of onboard memories (MBIST) No
STATUSA.CRSTEXT clearing No (STATUSA.PERR is set when attempting to do
so)
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13.12. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00 CTRL 7:0 SMSA ARR CE MBIST CRC SWRST
0x01 STATUSA 7:0 PERR FAIL BERR CRSTEXT DONE
0x02 STATUSB 7:0 HPE DCCD1 DCCD0 DBGPRES PROT
0x03 Reserved
0x04
ADDR
7:0 ADDR[5:0] AMOD[1:0]
0x05 15:8 ADDR[13:6]
0x06 23:16 ADDR[21:14]
0x07 31:24 ADDR[29:22]
0x08
LENGTH
7:0 LENGTH[5:0]
0x09 15:8 LENGTH[13:6]
0x0A 23:16 LENGTH[21:14]
0x0B 31:24 LENGTH[29:22]
0x0C
DATA
7:0 DATA[7:0]
0x0D 15:8 DATA[15:8]
0x0E 23:16 DATA[23:16]
0x0F 31:24 DATA[31:24]
0x10
DCC0
7:0 DATA[7:0]
0x11 15:8 DATA[15:8]
0x12 23:16 DATA[23:16]
0x13 31:24 DATA[31:24]
0x14
DCC1
7:0 DATA[7:0]
0x15 15:8 DATA[15:8]
0x16 23:16 DATA[23:16]
0x17 31:24 DATA[31:24]
0x18
DID
7:0 DEVSEL[7:0]
0x19 15:8 DIE[3:0] REVISION[3:0]
0x1A 23:16 FAMILY[0:0] SERIES[5:0]
0x1B 31:24 PROCESSOR[3:0] FAMILY[4:1]
0x1C
...
0x0FFF
Reserved
0x1000
ENTRY0
7:0 FMT EPRES
0x1001 15:8 ADDOFF[3:0]
0x1002 23:16 ADDOFF[11:4]
0x1003 31:24 ADDOFF[19:12]
0x1004
ENTRY1
7:0 FMT EPRES
0x1005 15:8 ADDOFF[3:0]
0x1006 23:16 ADDOFF[11:4]
0x1007 31:24 ADDOFF[19:12]
0x1008
END
7:0 END[7:0]
0x1009 15:8 END[15:8]
0x100A 23:16 END[23:16]
0x100B 31:24 END[31:24]
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Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x100C
...
0x1FCB
Reserved
0x1FCC
MEMTYPE
7:0 SMEMP
0x1FCD 15:8
0x1FCE 23:16
0x1FCF 31:24
0x1FD0
PID4
7:0 FKBC[3:0] JEPCC[3:0]
0x1FD1 15:8
0x1FD2 23:16
0x1FD3 31:24
0x1FD4
...
0x1FDF
Reserved
0x1FE0
PID0
7:0 PARTNBL[7:0]
0x1FE1 15:8
0x1FE2 23:16
0x1FE3 31:24
0x1FE4
PID1
7:0 JEPIDCL[3:0] PARTNBH[3:0]
0x1FE5 15:8
0x1FE6 23:16
0x1FE7 31:24
0x1FE8
PID2
7:0 REVISION[3:0] JEPU JEPIDCH[2:0]
0x1FE9 15:8
0x1FEA 23:16
0x1FEB 31:24
0x1FEC
PID3
7:0 REVAND[3:0] CUSMOD[3:0]
0x1FED 15:8
0x1FEE 23:16
0x1FEF 31:24
0x1FF0
CID0
7:0 PREAMBLEB0[7:0]
0x1FF1 15:8
0x1FF2 23:16
0x1FF3 31:24
0x1FF4
CID1
7:0 CCLASS[3:0] PREAMBLE[3:0]
0x1FF5 15:8
0x1FF6 23:16
0x1FF7 31:24
0x1FF8
CID2
7:0 PREAMBLEB2[7:0]
0x1FF9 15:8
0x1FFA 23:16
0x1FFB 31:24
0x1FFC
CID3
7:0 PREAMBLEB3[7:0]
0x1FFD 15:8
0x1FFE 23:16
0x1FFF 31:24
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13.13. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the
8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC
write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.
For details, refer to Register Access Protection.
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13.13.1. Control
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x0000
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SMSA ARR CE MBIST CRC SWRST
Access W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 – SMSA: Start Memory Stream Access
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit starts memory stream access.
Bit 6 – ARR: Auxiliary Row Read
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit starts the Auxiliary Row Read.
Bit 4 – CE: Chip-Erase
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit starts the Chip-Erase operation.
Bit 3 – MBIST: Memory Built-In Self-Test
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit starts the memory BIST algorithm.
Bit 2 – CRC: 32-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit starts the cyclic redundancy check algorithm.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit resets the module.
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13.13.2. Status A
Name: STATUSA
Offset: 0x0001
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PERR FAIL BERR CRSTEXT DONE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 4 – PERR: Protection Error
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Protection Error bit.
This bit is set when a command that is not allowed in protected state is issued.
Bit 3 – FAIL: Failure
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Failure bit.
This bit is set when a DSU operation failure is detected.
Bit 2 – BERR: Bus Error
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Bus Error bit.
This bit is set when a bus error is detected.
Bit 1 – CRSTEXT: CPU Reset Phase Extension
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit clears the CPU Reset Phase Extension bit.
This bit is set when a debug adapter Cold-Plugging is detected, which extends the CPU reset phase.
Bit 0 – DONE: Done
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Done bit.
This bit is set when a DSU operation is completed.
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13.13.3. Status B
Name: STATUSB
Offset: 0x0002
Reset: 0x1X
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
HPE DCCD1 DCCD0 DBGPRES PROT
Access R R R R R
Reset 1 0 0 0 0
Bit 4 – HPE: Hot-Plugging Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit has no effect.
This bit is set when Hot-Plugging is enabled.
This bit is cleared when Hot-Plugging is disabled. This is the case when the SWCLK function is changed.
Only a power-reset or a external reset can set it again.
Bits 3,2 – DCCDx: Debug Communication Channel x Dirty [x=1..0]
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit has no effect.
This bit is set when DCCx is written.
This bit is cleared when DCCx is read.
Bit 1 – DBGPRES: Debugger Present
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit has no effect.
This bit is set when a debugger probe is detected.
This bit is never cleared.
Bit 0 – PROT: Protected
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit has no effect.
This bit is set at power-up when the device is protected.
This bit is never cleared.
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13.13.4. Address
Name: ADDR
Offset: 0x0004
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
ADDR[29:22]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ADDR[21:14]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ADDR[13:6]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ADDR[5:0] AMOD[1:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:2 – ADDR[29:0]: Address
Initial word start address needed for memory operations.
Bits 1:0 – AMOD[1:0]: Access Mode
The functionality of these bits is dependent on the operation mode.
Bit description when operating CRC32: refer to 32-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check CRC32
Bit description when testing onboard memories (MBIST): refer to Testing of On-Board Memories MBIST
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13.13.5. Length
Name: LENGTH
Offset: 0x0008
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
LENGTH[29:22]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
LENGTH[21:14]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
LENGTH[13:6]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LENGTH[5:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:2 – LENGTH[29:0]: Length
Length in words needed for memory operations.
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13.13.6. Data
Name: DATA
Offset: 0x000C
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DATA[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DATA[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – DATA[31:0]: Data
Memory operation initial value or result value.
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13.13.7. Debug Communication Channel 0
Name: DCC0
Offset: 0x0010
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DATA[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DATA[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – DATA[31:0]: Data
Data register.
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13.13.8. Debug Communication Channel 1
Name: DCC1
Offset: 0x0014
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DATA[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DATA[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – DATA[31:0]: Data
Data register.
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13.13.9. Device Identification
The information in this register is related to the Ordering Information.
Name: DID
Offset: 0x0018
Reset: see related links
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
PROCESSOR[3:0] FAMILY[4:1]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
FAMILY[0:0] SERIES[5:0]
Access R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DIE[3:0] REVISION[3:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DEVSEL[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:28 – PROCESSOR[3:0]: Processor
The value of this field defines the processor used on the device.
Bits 27:23 – FAMILY[4:0]: Product Family
The value of this field corresponds to the Product Family part of the ordering code.
Bits 21:16 – SERIES[5:0]: Product Series
The value of this field corresponds to the Product Series part of the ordering code.
Bits 15:12 – DIE[3:0]: Die Number
Identifies the die family.
Bits 11:8 – REVISION[3:0]: Revision Number
Identifies the die revision number. 0x0=rev.A, 0x1=rev.B etc.
Note: The device variant (last letter of the ordering number) is independent of the die revision
(DSU.DID.REVISION): The device variant denotes functional differences, whereas the die revision marks
evolution of the die.
Bits 7:0 – DEVSEL[7:0]: Device Selection
This bit field identifies a device within a product family and product series. Refer to the Ordering
Information for device configurations and corresponding values for Flash memory density, pin count and
device variant.
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Table 13-7. Device Selection
DEVSEL Device Flash (KB) RAM (KB) Pin count
0x0 SAMD20J18A 256 32 64
0x1 SAMD20J17A 128 16 64
0x2 SAMD20J16A 64 8 64
0x3 SAMD20J15A 32 4 64
0x4 SAMD20J14A 16 2 64
0x5 SAMD20G18A 256 32 48
0x6 SAMD20G17A 128 16 48
0x7 SAMD20G16A 64 8 48
0x8 SAMD20G15A 32 4 48
0x9 SAMD20G14A 16 2 48
0xA SAMD20E18A 256 32 32
0xB SAMD20E17A 128 16 32
0xC SAMD20E16A 64 8 32
0xD SAMD20E15A 32 4 32
0xE SAMD20E14A 16 2 32
0xF-0xFF Reserved
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13.13.10. CoreSight ROM Table Entry 0
Name: ENTRY0
Offset: 0x1000
Reset: 0xXXXXX00X
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
ADDOFF[19:12]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ADDOFF[11:4]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ADDOFF[3:0]
Access R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FMT EPRES
Access R R
Reset 1 0
Bits 31:12 – ADDOFF[19:0]: Address Offset
The base address of the component, relative to the base address of this ROM table.
Bit 1 – FMT: Format
Always reads as '1', indicating a 32-bit ROM table.
Bit 0 – EPRES: Entry Present
This bit indicates whether an entry is present at this location in the ROM table.
This bit is set at power-up if the device is not protected indicating that the entry is not present.
This bit is cleared at power-up if the device is not protected indicating that the entry is present.
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13.13.11. CoreSight ROM Table Entry 1
Name: ENTRY1
Offset: 0x1004
Reset: 0xXXXXX00X
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
ADDOFF[19:12]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ADDOFF[11:4]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ADDOFF[3:0]
Access R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FMT EPRES
Access R R
Reset 1 0
Bits 31:12 – ADDOFF[19:0]: Address Offset
The base address of the component, relative to the base address of this ROM table.
Bit 1 – FMT: Format
Always read as '1', indicating a 32-bit ROM table.
Bit 0 – EPRES: Entry Present
This bit indicates whether an entry is present at this location in the ROM table.
This bit is set at power-up if the device is not protected indicating that the entry is not present.
This bit is cleared at power-up if the device is not protected indicating that the entry is present.
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13.13.12. CoreSight ROM Table End
Name: END
Offset: 0x1008
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
END[31:24]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
END[23:16]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
END[15:8]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
END[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – END[31:0]: End Marker
Indicates the end of the CoreSight ROM table entries.
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13.13.13. CoreSight ROM Table Memory Type
Name: MEMTYPE
Offset: 0x1FCC
Reset: 0x0000000X
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SMEMP
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 0 – SMEMP: System Memory Present
This bit indicates whether system memory is present on the bus that connects to the ROM table.
This bit is set at power-up if the device is not protected, indicating that the system memory is accessible
from a debug adapter.
This bit is cleared at power-up if the device is protected, indicating that the system memory is not
accessible from a debug adapter.
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13.13.14. Peripheral Identification 4
Name: PID4
Offset: 0x1FD0
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FKBC[3:0] JEPCC[3:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:4 – FKBC[3:0]: 4KB Count
These bits will always return zero when read, indicating that this debug component occupies one 4KB
block.
Bits 3:0 – JEPCC[3:0]: JEP-106 Continuation Code
These bits will always return zero when read, indicating an Atmel device.
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13.13.15. Peripheral Identification 0
Name: PID0
Offset: 0x1FE0
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PARTNBL[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – PARTNBL[7:0]: Part Number Low
These bits will always return 0xD0 when read, indicating that this device implements a DSU module
instance.
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13.13.16. Peripheral Identification 1
Name: PID1
Offset: 0x1FE4
Reset: 0x000000FC
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
JEPIDCL[3:0] PARTNBH[3:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0
Bits 7:4 – JEPIDCL[3:0]: Low part of the JEP-106 Identity Code
These bits will always return 0xF when read, indicating a Atmel device (Atmel JEP-106 identity code is
0x1F).
Bits 3:0 – PARTNBH[3:0]: Part Number High
These bits will always return 0xC when read, indicating that this device implements a DSU module
instance.
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13.13.17. Peripheral Identification 2
Name: PID2
Offset: 0x1FE8
Reset: 0x00000009
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
REVISION[3:0] JEPU JEPIDCH[2:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Bits 7:4 – REVISION[3:0]: Revision Number
Revision of the peripheral. Starts at 0x0 and increments by one at both major and minor revisions.
Bit 3 – JEPU: JEP-106 Identity Code is used
This bit will always return one when read, indicating that JEP-106 code is used.
Bits 2:0 – JEPIDCH[2:0]: JEP-106 Identity Code High
These bits will always return 0x1 when read, indicating an Atmel device (Atmel JEP-106 identity code is
0x1F).
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13.13.18. Peripheral Identification 3
Name: PID3
Offset: 0x1FEC
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
REVAND[3:0] CUSMOD[3:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:4 – REVAND[3:0]: Revision Number
These bits will always return 0x0 when read.
Bits 3:0 – CUSMOD[3:0]: ARM CUSMOD
These bits will always return 0x0 when read.
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13.13.19. Component Identification 0
Name: CID0
Offset: 0x1FF0
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PREAMBLEB0[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – PREAMBLEB0[7:0]: Preamble Byte 0
These bits will always return 0xD when read.
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13.13.20. Component Identification 1
Name: CID1
Offset: 0x1FF4
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CCLASS[3:0] PREAMBLE[3:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:4 – CCLASS[3:0]: Component Class
These bits will always return 0x1 when read indicating that this ARM CoreSight component is ROM table
(refer to the ARM Debug Interface v5 Architecture Specification at http://www.arm.com).
Bits 3:0 – PREAMBLE[3:0]: Preamble
These bits will always return 0x0 when read.
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13.13.21. Component Identification 2
Name: CID2
Offset: 0x1FF8
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PREAMBLEB2[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – PREAMBLEB2[7:0]: Preamble Byte 2
These bits will always return 0x05 when read.
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13.13.22. Component Identification 3
Name: CID3
Offset: 0x1FFC
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PREAMBLEB3[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – PREAMBLEB3[7:0]: Preamble Byte 3
These bits will always return 0xB1 when read.
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14. Clock System
This chapter summarizes the clock distribution and terminology in the SAM D20 device. It will not explain
every detail of its configuration. For in-depth documentation, see the respective peripherals descriptions
and the Generic Clock documentation.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
14.1. Clock Distribution
Figure 14-1. Clock distribution
GCLK Generator 0
SYSCTRL
GCLK
GCLK Generator 1
GCLK Generator x
Generic Clock
Multiplexer 0
(DFLL48M Reference)
Generic Clock
Multiplexer 1
Peripheral z
Peripheral 0
PM
AHB/APB System Clocks
GCLK_MAIN
OSC8M
DFLL48M
XOSC
Generic
Clocks
GCLK_DFLL48M_REF
Generic Clock
Multiplexer y
Main Clock
Controller
OSC32K
XOSCP32K
OSCULP32K
The clock system on the SAM D20 consists of:
•Clock sources, controlled by SYSCTRL
–A clock source provides a time base that is used by other components, such as Generic
Clock Generators. Example clock sources are the internal 8MHz oscillator (OSC8M), External
crystal oscillator (XOSC) and the Digital frequency locked loop (DFLL48M).
•Generic Clock Controller (GCLK) which controls the clock distribution system, made up of:
•Generic Clock Generators: These are programmable prescalers that can use any of the
system clock sources as a time base. The Generic Clock Generator 0 generates the clock
signal GCLK_MAIN, which is used by the Power Manager, which in turn generates
synchronous clocks.
•Generic Clocks: These are clock signals generated by Generic Clock Generators and output
by the Generic Clock Multiplexer, and serve as clocks for the peripherals of the system.
Multiple instances of a peripheral will typically have a separate Generic Clock for each
instance. Generic Clock 0 serves as the clock source for the DFLL48M clock input (when
multiplying another clock source).
•Power Manager (PM)
•The PM generates and controls the synchronous clocks on the system. This includes the
CPU, bus clocks (APB, AHB) as well as the synchronous (to the CPU) user interfaces of the
peripherals. It contains clock masks that can turn on/off the user interface of a peripheral as
well as prescalers for the CPU and bus clocks.
The next figure shows an example where SERCOM0 is clocked by the DFLL48M in open loop mode. The
DFLL48M is enabled, the Generic Clock Generator 1 uses the DFLL48M as its clock source and feeds
into Peripheral Channel 20. The Generic Clock 20, also called GCLK_SERCOM0_CORE, is connected to
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SERCOM0. The SERCOM0 interface, clocked by CLK_SERCOM0_APB, has been unmasked in the
APBC Mask register in the PM.
Figure 14-2. Example of SERCOM clock
SYSCTRL
DFLL48M Generic Clock
Generator 1
Generic Clock
Multiplexer 20 SERCOM 0
Synchronous Clock
Controller
PM
CLK_SERCOM0_APB
GCLK_SERCOM0_CORE
GCLK
14.2. Synchronous and Asynchronous Clocks
As the CPU and the peripherals can be in different clock domains, i.e. they are clocked from different
clock sources and/or with different clock speeds, some peripheral accesses by the CPU need to be
synchronized. In this case the peripheral includes a SYNCBUSY status register that can be used to check
if a sync operation is in progress.
For a general description, see Register Synchronization. Some peripherals have specific properties
described in their individual sub-chapter “Synchronization”.
In the datasheet, references to Synchronous Clocks are referring to the CPU and bus clocks, while
asynchronous clocks are generated by the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK).
14.3. Register Synchronization
There are two different register synchronization schemes implemented on this device: common
synchronizer register synchronization and distributed synchronizer register synchronization.
The modules using a common synchronizer register synchronization are: GCLK, WDT, RTC, EIC, TC,
ADC, AC and DAC.
The modules adopting a distributed synchronizer register synchronization are: SERCOM USART,
SERCOM SPI, SERCOM I2C.
14.3.1. Common Synchronizer Register Synchronization
14.3.1.1. Overview
All peripherals are composed of one digital bus interface connected to the APB or AHB bus and running
from a corresponding clock in the Main Clock domain, and one peripheral core running from the
peripheral Generic Clock (GCLK).
Communication between these clock domains must be synchronized. This mechanism is implemented in
hardware, so the synchronization process takes place even if the peripheral generic clock is running from
the same clock source and on the same frequency as the bus interface.
All registers in the bus interface are accessible without synchronization. All registers in the peripheral core
are synchronized when written. Some registers in the peripheral core are synchronized when read. Each
individual register description will have the properties "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" if
a register is synchronized.
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As shown in the figure below, the common synchronizer is used for all registers in one peripheral.
Therefore, status register (STATUS) of each peripheral can be synchronized at a time.
Figure 14-3. Synchronization
Non Synced reg
INTFLAG
STATUS
READREQ
Write-Synced reg
Write-Synced reg
R/W-Synced reg
Synchronizer Sync
SYNCBUSY
Synchronous Domain
(CLK_APB)
Asynchronous Domain
(generic clock)
Peripheral bus
14.3.1.2. Write-Synchronization
Write-Synchronization is triggered by writing to a register in the peripheral clock domain. The
Synchronization Busy bit in the Status register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set when the write-
synchronization starts and cleared when the write-synchronization is complete. Refer to Synchronization
Delay for details on the synchronization delay.
When the write-synchronization is ongoing (STATUS.SYNCBUSY is one), any of the following actions will
cause the peripheral bus to stall until the synchronization is complete:
•Writing a generic clock peripheral core register
•Reading a read-synchronized peripheral core register
•Reading the register that is being written (and thus triggered the synchronization)
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Peripheral core registers without read-synchronization will remain static once they have been written and
synchronized, and can be read while the synchronization is ongoing without causing the peripheral bus to
stall. APB registers can also be read while the synchronization is ongoing without causing the peripheral
bus to stall.
14.3.1.3. Read-Synchronization
Reading a read-synchronized peripheral core register will cause the peripheral bus to stall immediately
until the read-synchronization is complete. STATUS.SYNCBUSY will not be set. Refer to Synchronization
Delay for details on the synchronization delay. Note that reading a read-synchronized peripheral core
register while STATUS.SYNCBUSY is one will cause the peripheral bus to stall twice; first because of the
ongoing synchronization, and then again because reading a read-synchronized core register will cause
the peripheral bus to stall immediately.
14.3.1.4. Completion of synchronization
The user can either poll STATUS.SYNCBUSY or use the Synchronisation Ready interrupt (if available) to
check when the synchronization is complete. It is also possible to perform the next read/write operation
and wait, as this next operation will be started once the previous write/read operation is synchronized
and/or complete.
14.3.1.5. Read Request
The read request functionality is only available to peripherals that have the Read Request register
(READREQ) implemented. Refer to the register description of individual peripheral chapters for details.
To avoid forcing the peripheral bus to stall when reading read-synchronized peripheral core registers, the
read request mechanism can be used.
Basic Read Request
Writing a '1' to the Read Request bit in the Read Request register (READREQ.RREQ) will request read-
synchronization of the register specified in the Address bits in READREQ (READREQ.ADDR) and set
STATUS.SYNCBUSY. When read-synchronization is complete, STATUS.SYNCBUSY is cleared. The
read-synchronized value is then available for reading without delay until READREQ.RREQ is written to '1'
again.
The address to use is the offset to the peripheral's base address of the register that should be
synchronized.
Continuous Read Request
Writing a '1' to the Read Continuously bit in READREQ (READREQ.RCONT) will force continuous read-
synchronization of the register specified in READREQ.ADDR. The latest value is always available for
reading without stalling the bus, as the synchronization mechanism is continuously synchronizing the
given value.
SYNCBUSY is set for the first synchronization, but not for the subsequent synchronizations. If another
synchronization is attempted, i.e. by executing a write-operation of a write-synchronized register, the read
request will be stopped, and will have to be manually restarted.
Note:
The continuous read-synchronization is paused in sleep modes where the generic clock is not running.
This means that a new read request is required if the value is needed immediately after exiting sleep.
14.3.1.6. Enable Write-Synchronization
Writing to the Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.ENABLE) will also trigger write-synchronization and
set STATUS.SYNCBUSY. CTRL.ENABLE will read its new value immediately after being written. The
Synchronisation Ready interrupt (if available) cannot be used for Enable write-synchronization.
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When the enable write-synchronization is ongoing (STATUS.SYNCBUSY is one), attempt to do any of the
following will cause the peripheral bus to stall until the enable synchronization is complete:
•Writing a peripheral core register
•Writing an APB register
•Reading a read-synchronized peripheral core register
APB registers can be read while the enable write-synchronization is ongoing without causing the
peripheral bus to stall.
14.3.1.7. Software Reset Write-Synchronization
Writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in CTRL (CTRL.SWRST) will also trigger write-synchronization and
set STATUS.SYNCBUSY. When writing a '1' to the CTRL.SWRST bit it will immediately read as '1'.
CTRL.SWRST and STATUS.SYNCBUSY will be cleared by hardware when the peripheral has been
reset. Writing a zero to the CTRL.SWRST bit has no effect. The Synchronisation Ready interrupt (if
available) cannot be used for Software Reset write-synchronization.
When the software reset is in progress (STATUS.SYNCBUSY and CTRL.SWRST are '1'), attempt to do
any of the following will cause the peripheral bus to stall until the Software Reset synchronization and the
reset is complete:
•Writing a peripheral core register
•Writing an APB register
•Reading a read-synchronized register
APB registers can be read while the software reset is being write-synchronized without causing the
peripheral bus to stall.
14.3.1.8. Synchronization Delay
The synchronization will delay write and read accesses by a certain amount. This delay D is within the
range of:
5 × GCLK +2×APB << 6 × GCLK + 3 × APB
Where GCLK is the period of the generic clock and APB is the period of the peripheral bus clock. A
normal peripheral bus register access duration is 2 × APB.
14.3.2. Distributed Synchronizer Register Synchronization
14.3.2.1. Overview
All peripherals are composed of one digital bus interface connected to the APB or AHB bus and running
from a corresponding clock in the Main Clock domain, and one peripheral core running from the
peripheral Generic Clock (GCLK).
Communication between these clock domains must be synchronized. This mechanism is implemented in
hardware, so the synchronization process takes place even if the peripheral generic clock is running from
the same clock source and on the same frequency as the bus interface.
All registers in the bus interface are accessible without synchronization. All registers in the peripheral core
are synchronized when written. Some registers in the peripheral core are synchronized when read.
Registers that need synchronization has this denoted in each individual register description.
14.3.2.2. General Write synchronization
Write-Synchronization is triggered by writing to a register in the peripheral clock domain. The respective
bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY) will be set when the write-synchronization starts
and cleared when the write-synchronization is complete. Refer to Synchronization Delay for details on the
synchronization delay.
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When write-synchronization is ongoing for a register, any subsequent write attempts to this register will be
discarded, and an error will be reported.
Example:
REGA, REGB are 8-bit peripheral core registers. REGC is 16-bit peripheral core register.
Offset Register
0x00 REGA
0x01 REGB
0x02 REGC
0x03
Synchronization is per register, so multiple registers can be synchronized in parallel. Consequently, after
REGA (8-bit access) was written, REGB (8-bit access) can be written immediately without error.
REGC (16-bit access) can be written without affecting REGA or REGB. If REGC is written to in two
consecutive 8-bit accesses without waiting for synchronization, the second write attempt will be discarded
and an error is generated.
A 32-bit access to offset 0x00 will write all three registers. Note that REGA, REGB and REGC can be
updated at different times because of independent write synchronization.
14.3.2.3. General read synchronization
Read-synchronized registers are synchronized when the register value is updated. During
synchronization the corresponding bit in SYNCBUSY will be set. Reading a read-synchronized register
will return its value immediately and the corresponding bit in SYNCBUSY will not be set.
14.3.2.4. Completion of synchronization
In order to check if synchronization is complete, the user can either poll the relevant bits in SYNCBUSY
or use the Synchronisation Ready interrupt (if available). The Synchronization Ready interrupt flag will be
set when all ongoing synchronizations are complete, i.e. when all bits in SYNCBUSY are '0'.
14.3.2.5. Enable Write-Synchronization
Setting the Enable bit in a module's Control register (CTRL.ENABLE) will also trigger write-
synchronization and set SYNCBUSY.ENABLE. CTRL.ENABLE will read its new value immediately after
being written. SYNCBUSY.ENABLE will be cleared by hardware when the operation is complete. The
Synchronisation Ready interrupt (if available) cannot be used for Enable write-synchronization.
14.3.2.6. Software Reset Write-Synchronization
Setting the Software Reset bit in CTRLA (CTRLA.SWRST=1) will trigger write-synchronization and set
SYNCBUSY.SWRST. When writing a ‘1’ to the CTRLA.SWRST bit it will immediately read as ‘1’.
CTRL.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will be cleared by hardware when the peripheral has been reset.
Writing a '0' to the CTRL.SWRST bit has no effect. The Ready interrupt (if available) cannot be used for
Software Reset write-synchronization.
14.3.2.7. Synchronization Delay
The synchronization will delay write and read accesses by a certain amount. This delay D is within the
range of:
5 × GCLK +2×APB << 6 × GCLK + 3 × APB
Where GCLK is the period of the generic clock and APB is the period of the peripheral bus clock. A
normal peripheral bus register access duration is 2 × APB.
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14.4. Enabling a Peripheral
In order to enable a peripheral that is clocked by a Generic Clock, the following parts of the system needs
to be configured:
•A running Clock Source.
•A clock from the Generic Clock Generator must be configured to use one of the running Clock
Sources, and the Generator must be enabled.
•The Generic Clock Multiplexer that provides the Generic Clock signal to the peripheral must be
configured to use a running Generic Clock Generator, and the Generic Clock must be enabled.
•The user interface of the peripheral needs to be unmasked in the PM. If this is not done the
peripheral registers will read all 0’s and any writing attempts to the peripheral will be discarded.
14.5. Disabling a Peripheral
When disabling a peripheral and if a pin change interrupt is enabled on pins driven by the respective
peripheral, a wake condition may be generated. If this happen the interrupt flag will not be set. As a
consequence the system will not be able to identify the wake source. To avoid this, the interrupt enable
register of the peripheral must be cleared (or the Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC) Enable for
the peripheral must be cleared) before disabling the peripheral.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
14.6. On-demand, Clock Requests
Figure 14-4. Clock request routing
DFLL48M Generic Clock
Generator
Clock request Generic Clock
Multiplexer
Clock request
Peripheral
Clock request
ENABLE
RUNSTDBY
ONDEMAND
CLKEN
RUNSTDBY
ENABLE
RUNSTDBY
GENEN
All clock sources in the system can be run in an on-demand mode: the clock source is in a stopped state
unless a peripheral is requesting the clock source. Clock requests propagate from the peripheral, via the
GCLK, to the clock source. If one or more peripheral is using a clock source, the clock source will be
started/kept running. As soon as the clock source is no longer needed and no peripheral has an active
request, the clock source will be stopped until requested again.
The clock request can reach the clock source only if the peripheral, the generic clock and the clock from
the Generic Clock Generator in-between are enabled. The time taken from a clock request being asserted
to the clock source being ready is dependent on the clock source startup time, clock source frequency as
well as the divider used in the Generic Clock Generator. The total startup time Tstart from a clock request
until the clock is available for the peripheral is between:
Tstart_max = Clock source startup time + 2 × clock source periods + 2 × divided clock source periods
Tstart_min = Clock source startup time + 1 × clock source period + 1 × divided clock source period
The time between the last active clock request stopped and the clock is shut down, Tstop, is between:
Tstop_min = 1 × divided clock source period + 1 × clock source period
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Tstop_max = 2 × divided clock source periods + 2 × clock source periods
The On-Demand function can be disabled individually for each clock source by clearing the ONDEMAND
bit located in each clock source controller. Consequently, the clock will always run whatever the clock
request status is. This has the effect of removing the clock source startup time at the cost of power
consumption.
The clock request mechanism can be configured to work in standby mode by setting the RUNSDTBY bits
of the modules, see Figure 14-4.
14.7. Power Consumption vs. Speed
When targeting for either a low-power or a fast acting system, some considerations have to be taken into
account due to the nature of the asynchronous clocking of the peripherals:
If clocking a peripheral with a very low clock, the active power consumption of the peripheral will be lower.
At the same time the synchronization to the synchronous (CPU) clock domain is dependent on the
peripheral clock speed, and will take longer with a slower peripheral clock. This will cause worse
response times and longer synchronization delays.
14.8. Clocks after Reset
On any reset the synchronous clocks start to their initial state:
•OSC8M is enabled and divided by 8
•Generic Generator 0 uses OSC8M as source and generates GCLK_MAIN
•CPU and BUS clocks are undivided
On a Power Reset, the GCLK module starts to its initial state:
•All Generic Clock Generators are disabled except
–Generator 0 is using OSC8M as source without division and generates GCLK_MAIN
–Generator 2 uses OSCULP32K as source without division
•All Generic Clocks are disabled except:
–WDT Generic Clock uses the Generator 2 as source
On a User Reset the GCLK module starts to its initial state, except for:
•Generic Clocks that are write-locked , i.e., the according WRTLOCK is set to 1 prior to Reset or
WDT Generic Clock if the WDT Always-On at power on bit set in the NVM User Row
•Generic Clock is dedicated to the RTC if the RTC Generic Clock is enabled
On any reset the clock sources are reset to their initial state except the 32KHz clock sources which are
reset only by a power reset.
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15. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller
15.1. Overview
Depending on the application, peripherals may require specific clock frequencies to operate correctly. The
Generic Clock controller GCLK provides nine Generic Clock Generators that can provide a wide range of
clock frequencies.
Generators can be set to use different external and internal oscillators as source. The clock of each
Generator can be divided. The outputs from the Generators are used as sources for the Generic Clock
Multiplexers, which provide the Generic Clock (GCLK_PERIPHERAL) to the peripheral modules, as
shown in Generic Clock Controller Block Diagram. The number of Peripheral Clocks depends on how
many peripherals the device has.
Note: The Generator 0 is always the direct source of the GCLK_MAIN signal.
15.2. Features
•Provides Generic Clocks
•Wide frequency range
•Clock source for the generator can be changed on the fly
15.3. Block Diagram
The generation of Peripheral Clock signals (GCLK_PERIPHERAL) and the Main Clock (GCLK_MAIN)
can be seen in the figure below.
Figure 15-1. Device Clocking Diagram
Generic
Clock Generator
OSC8M
OSC32K
OSCULP32K
XOSC32K
SYSCTRL
Clock
Divider &
Masker
Clock
Gate
Generic Clock Multiplexer
GCLK_PERIPHERAL
PERIPHERALS
GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER
PM
GCLK_MAIN
DFLL48M
XOSC
GCLK_IO
The GCLK block diagram is shown in the next figure.
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Figure 15-2. Generic Clock Controller Block Diagram(1)
Generic
Clock Generator 0
GCLK_IO[0]
(I/O input)
Clock
Divider &
Masker
Clock Sources GCLKGEN[0]
GCLK_IO[1]
(I/O input)
GCLKGEN[1]
GCLK_IO[n]
(I/O input)
GCLKGEN[n]
Clock
Gate
Generic Clock Multiplexer 0
GCLK_PERIPHERAL[0]
Clock
Gate
Generic Clock Multiplexer 1
Clock
Gate
Generic Clock Multiplexer m
GCLKGEN[n:0]
GCLK_MAIN
GCLK_IO[1]
(I/O output)
GCLK_IO[0]
(I/O output)
GCLK_IO[n]
(I/O output)
Generic Clock Generator 1
Clock
Divider &
Masker
Generic Clock Generator n
Clock
Divider &
Masker
GCLK_PERIPHERAL[1]
GCLK_PERIPHERAL[m]
Note: 1. If GENCTRL.SRC=0x01(GCLKIN), the GCLK_IO is set as an input.
15.4. Signal Description
Table 15-1. Signal Description
Signal Name Type Description
GCLK_IO[7:0] Digital I/O Clock source for Generators when input
Generic Clock signal when output
Refer to PORT Function Multiplexing table in I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin
mapping for this peripheral.
Note: One signal can be mapped on several pins.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
15.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
15.5.1. I/O Lines
Using the GCLK I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured.
Related Links
PORT - I/O Pin Controller on page 320
15.5.2. Power Management
The GCLK can operate in all sleep modes, if required.
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Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
15.5.3. Clocks
The GCLK bus clock (CLK_GCLK_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager, and the
default state of CLK_GCLK_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking section of PM – Power
Manager.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
APBAMASK on page 150
15.5.4. Interrupts
Not applicable.
15.5.5. Events
Not applicable.
15.5.6. Debug Operation
Not applicable.
Related Links
FREQCORR on page 268
15.5.7. Register Access Protection
All registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller
(PAC).
Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register
description.
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection
does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
15.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
15.6. Functional Description
15.6.1. Principle of Operation
The GCLK module is comprised of eight Generic Clock Generators (Generators) sourcing m Generic
Clock Multiplexers.
A clock source selected as input to a Generator can either be used directly, or it can be prescaled in the
Generator. A generator output is used as input to one or more the Generic Clock Multiplexers to provide a
peripheral (GCLK_PERIPHERAL). A generic clock can act as the clock to one or several of peripherals.
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15.6.2. Basic Operation
15.6.2.1. Initialization
Before a Generator is enabled, the corresponding clock source should be enabled. The Peripheral clock
must be configured as outlined by the following steps:
1. The Generic Clock Generator division factor must be set by performing a single 32-bit write to the
Generic Clock Generator Division register (GENDIV):
–The Generic Clock Generator that will be selected as the source of the generic clock by
setting the ID bit group (GENDIV.ID).
–The division factor must be selected by the DIV bit group (GENDIV.DIV)
Note: Refer to Generic Clock Generator Division register (GENDIV) for details.
2. The generic clock generator must be enabled by performing a single 32-bit write to the Generic
Clock Generator Control register (GENCTRL):
–The Generic Clock Generator will be selected as the source of the generic clock by the ID bit
group (GENCTRL.ID)
–The Generic Clock generator must be enabled (GENCTRL.GENEN=1)
Note: Refer to Generic Clock Generator Control register (GENCTRL) for details.
3. The generic clock must be configured by performing a single 16-bit write to the Generic Clock
Control register (CLKCTRL):
–The Generic Clock that will be configured via the ID bit group (CLKCTRL.ID)
–The Generic Clock Generator used as the source of the generic clock by writing the GEN bit
group (CLKCTRL.GEN)
Note: Refer to Generic Clock Control register (CLKCTRL) for details.
Related Links
CLKCTRL on page 119
GENCTRL on page 122
GENDIV on page 126
15.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling and Resetting
The GCLK module has no enable/disable bit to enable or disable the whole module.
The GCLK is reset by setting the Software Reset bit in the Control register (CTRL.SWRST) to 1. All
registers in the GCLK will be reset to their initial state, except for Generic Clocks Multiplexer and
associated Generators that have their Write Lock bit set to 1 (CLKCTRL.WRTLOCK). For further details,
refer to Configuration Lock.
15.6.2.3. Generic Clock Generator
Each Generator (GCLK_GEN) can be set to run from one of eight different clock sources except
GCLKGEN[1], which can be set to run from one of seven sources. GCLKGEN[1] is the only Generator
that can be selected as source to other Generators but can not act as source to itself.
Each generator GCLKGEN[x] can be connected to one specific pin GCLK_IO[x]. The GCLK_IO[x] can be
set to act as source to GCLKGEN[x] or GCLK_IO[x] can be set up to output the clock generated by
GCLKGEN[x].
The selected source can be divided. Each Generator can be enabled or disabled independently.
Each GCLKGEN clock signal can then be used as clock source for Generic Clock Multiplexers. Each
Generator output is allocated to one or several Peripherals.
GCLKGEN[0], is used as GCLK_MAIN for the synchronous clock controller inside the Power Manager.
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Refer to PM-Power Manager for details on the synchronous clock generation.
Figure 15-3. Generic Clock Generator
Clock
Sources 0
1
GENCTRL.DIVSEL
GENCTRL.GENEN
GENDIV.DIV
GENCTRL.SRC
GCLKGENSRC
GCLK_IO[x]
GCLKGENSRC
DIVIDER
Clock
Gate
GCLKGEN[x]
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
15.6.2.4. Enabling a Generic Clock Generator
A Generator is enabled by setting the Generic Clock Generator Enable bit in the Generic Clock Generator
Control register (GENCTRL.GENEN=1).
15.6.2.5. Disabling a Generic Clock Generator
A Generator is disabled by clearing GENCTRL.GENEN. When GENCTRL.GENEN=0, the GCLKGEN
clock is disabled and clock gated.
15.6.2.6. Selecting a Clock Source for the Generic Clock Generator
Each Generator can individually select a clock source by setting the Source Select bit group in GENCTRL
(GENCTRL.SRC).
Changing from one clock source, for example A, to another clock source, B, can be done on the fly: If
clock source B is not ready, the Generator will continue running with clock source A. As soon as clock
source B is ready, however, the generic clock generator will switch to it. During the switching operation,
the Generator holds clock requests to clock sources A and B and then releases the clock source A
request when the switch is done.
The available clock sources are device dependent (usually the crystal oscillators, RC oscillators, PLL and
DFLL). Only GCLKGEN[1] can be used as a common source for all other generators except Generator 1.
15.6.2.7. Changing Clock Frequency
The selected source (GENCLKSRC) for a Generator can be divided by writing a division value in the
Division Factor bit group in the Generic Clock Generator Division register (GENDIV.DIV). How the actual
division factor is calculated is depending on the Divide Selection bit in GENCTRL (GENCTRL.DIVSEL), it
can be interpreted in two ways by the integer divider.
Note: The number of DIV bits for each Generator is device dependent.
Related Links
GENDIV on page 126
GENCTRL on page 122
15.6.2.8. Duty Cycle
When dividing a clock with an odd division factor, the duty-cycle will not be 50/50. Writing the Improve
Duty Cycle bit in GENCTRL (GENCTRL.IDC=1) will result in a 50/50 duty cycle.
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15.6.2.9. Generic Clock Output on I/O Pins
Each Generator's output can be directed to a GCLK_IO pin. If the Output Enable bit in GENCTRL is '1'
(GENCTRL.OE=1) and the Generator is enabled (GENCTRL.GENEN=1), the Generator requests its
clock source and the GCLKGEN clock is output to a GCLK_IO pin. If GENCTRL.OE=0, GCLK_IO is set
according to the Output Off Value bit. If the Output Off Value bit in GENCTRL (GENCTRL.OOV) is zero,
the output clock will be low when generic clock generator is turned off. If GENCTRL.OOV=1, the output
clock will be high when Generator is turned off.
In standby mode, if the clock is output (GENCTRL.OE=1), the clock on the GCLK_IO pin is frozen to the
OOV value if the Run In Standby bit in GENCTRL (GENCTRL.RUNSTDBY) is zero. If
GENCTRL.RUNSTDBY=1, the GCLKGEN clock is kept running and output to GCLK_IO.
15.6.3. Generic Clock
Figure 15-4. Generic Clock Multiplexer
Clock
Gate GCLK_PERIPHERAL
CLKCTRL.GEN
CLKCTRL.CLKEN
GCLKGEN[0]
GCLKGEN[1]
GCLKGEN[2]
GCLKGEN[n]
15.6.3.1. Enabling a Generic Clock
Before a generic clock is enabled, one of the Generators must be selected as the source for the generic
clock by writing to CLKCTRL.GEN. The clock source selection is individually set for each generic clock.
When a Generator has been selected, the generic clock is enabled by setting the Clock Enable bit in
CLKCTRL (CLKCTRL.CLKEN=1). The CLKCTRL.CLKEN bit must be synchronized to the generic clock
domain. CLKCTRL.CLKEN will continue to read as its previous state until the synchronization is
complete.
15.6.3.2. Disabling a Generic Clock
A generic clock is disabled by writing CLKCTRL.CLKEN=0. The SYNCBUSY bit will be cleared when this
write-synchronization is complete. CLKCTRL.CLKEN will stay in its previous state until the
synchronization is complete. The generic clock is gated when disabled.
15.6.3.3. Selecting a Clock Source for the Generic Clock
When changing a generic clock source by writing to CLKCTRL.GEN, the generic clock must be disabled
before being re-enabled it with the new clock source setting. This prevents glitches during the transition:
1. Write CLKCTRL.CLKEN=0
2. Assert that CLKCTRL.CLKEN reads '0'
3. Change the source of the generic clock by writing CLKCTRL.GEN
4. Re-enable the generic clock by writing CLKCTRL.CLKEN=1
15.6.3.4. Configuration Lock
The generic clock configuration can be locked for further write accesses by setting the Write Lock bit in
the CLKCTRL register (CLKCTRL.WRTLOCK). All writes to the CLKCTRL register will be ignored. It can
only be unlocked by a Power Reset.
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The Generator source of a locked generic clock are also locked, too: The corresponding GENCTRL and
GENDIV are locked, and can be unlocked only by a Power Reset.
There is one exception concerning the GCLKGEN[0]. As it is used as GCLK_MAIN, it can not be locked.
It is reset by any Reset and will start up in a known configuration. The software reset (CTRL.SWRST) can
not unlock the registers.
15.6.4. Additional Features
15.6.4.1. Indirect Access
The Generic Clock Generator Control and Division registers (GENCTRL and GENDIV) and the Generic
Clock Control register (CLKCTRL) are indirectly addressed as shown in the next figure.
Figure 15-5. GCLK Indirect Access
GENCTRL
GENDIV
CLKCTRL
GENCTRL.ID=i
GENDIV.ID=i
CLKCTRL.ID=j
User Interface
GENCTRL
GENDIV
Generic Clock Generator [i]
CLKCTRL
Generic Clock[j]
Writing these registers is done by setting the corresponding ID bit group. To read a register, the user must
write the ID of the channel, i, in the corresponding register. The value of the register for the corresponding
ID is available in the user interface by a read access.
For example, the sequence to read the GENCTRL register of generic clock generator i is:
1. Do an 8-bit write of the i value to GENCTRL.ID
2. Read the value of GENCTRL
15.6.4.2. Generic Clock Enable after Reset
The Generic Clock Controller must be able to provide a generic clock to some specific peripherals after a
reset. That means that the configuration of the Generators and generic clocks after Reset is device-
dependent.
Refer to GENCTRL.ID for details on GENCTRL reset.
Refer to GENDIV.ID for details on GENDIV reset.
Refer to CLKCTRL.ID for details on CLKCTRL reset.
Related Links
CLKCTRL on page 119
GENCTRL on page 122
GENDIV on page 126
15.6.5. Sleep Mode Operation
15.6.5.1. Sleep Walking
The GCLK module supports the Sleep Walking feature. If the system is in a sleep mode where the
Generic Clocks are stopped, a peripheral that needs its clock in order to execute a process must request
it from the Generic Clock Controller.
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The Generic Clock Controller receives this request, determines which Generic Clock Generator is
involved and which clock source needs to be awakened. It then wakes up the respective clock source,
enables the Generator and generic clock stages successively, and delivers the clock to the peripheral.
15.6.5.2. Run in Standby Mode
In standby mode, the GCLK can continuously output the generator output to GCLK_IO.
When set, the GCLK can continuously output the generator output to GCLK_IO.
Refer to Generic Clock Output on I/O Pins for details.
15.6.6. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
When executing an operation that requires synchronization, the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status
register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set immediately, and cleared when synchronization is complete.
If an operation that requires synchronization is executed while STATUS.SYNCBUSY=1, the bus will be
stalled. All operations will complete successfully, but the CPU will be stalled and interrupts will be pending
as long as the bus is stalled.
The following registers are synchronized when written:
•Generic Clock Generator Control register (GENCTRL)
•Generic Clock Generator Division register (GENDIV)
•Control register (CTRL)
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
15.7. Register Summary
Table 15-2. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit
Pos.
0x0 CTRL 7:0 SWRST
0x1 STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY
0x2
CLKCTRL
7:0 ID[5:0]
0x3 15:8 WRTLOCK CLKEN GEN[3:0]
0x4
GENCTRL
7:0 ID[3:0]
0x5 15:8 SRC[4:0]
0x6 23:16 RUNSTDBY DIVSEL OE OOV IDC GENEN
0x7 31:24
0x8
GENDIV
7:0 ID[3:0]
0x9 15:8 DIV[7:0]
0xA 23:16 DIV[15:8]
0xB 31:24
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15.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the
"Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.
Refer to Register Access Protection for details.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
Refer to Synchronization for details.
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15.8.1. Control
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x0
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SWRST
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit resets all registers in the GCLK to their initial state after a power reset, except for
generic clocks and associated generators that have their WRTLOCK bit in CLKCTRL read as one.
Refer to GENCTRL.ID for details on GENCTRL reset.
Refer to GENDIV.ID for details on GENDIV reset.
Refer to CLKCTRL.ID for details on CLKCTRL reset.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRL.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRL.SWRST and STATUS.SYNCBUSY will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 There is a reset operation ongoing.
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15.8.2. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x1
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCBUSY
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 7 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy Status
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
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15.8.3. Generic Clock Control
Name: CLKCTRL
Offset: 0x2
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
WRTLOCK CLKEN GEN[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ID[5:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 – WRTLOCK: Write Lock
When this bit is written, it will lock from further writes the generic clock pointed to by CLKCTRL.ID, the
generic clock generator pointed to in CLKCTRL.GEN and the division factor used in the generic clock
generator. It can only be unlocked by a power reset.
One exception to this is generic clock generator 0, which cannot be locked.
Value Description
0 The generic clock and the associated generic clock generator and division factor are not
locked.
1 The generic clock and the associated generic clock generator and division factor are locked.
Bit 14 – CLKEN: Clock Enable
This bit is used to enable and disable a generic clock.
Value Description
0 The generic clock is disabled.
1 The generic clock is enabled.
Bits 11:8 – GEN[3:0]: Generic Clock Generator
Table 15-3. Generic Clock Generator
GEN[3:0] Name Description
0x0 GCLKGEN0 Generic clock generator 0
0x1 GCLKGEN1 Generic clock generator 1
0x2 GCLKGEN2 Generic clock generator 2
0x3 GCLKGEN3 Generic clock generator 3
0x4 GCLKGEN4 Generic clock generator 4
0x5 GCLKGEN5 Generic clock generator 5
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GEN[3:0] Name Description
0x6 GCLKGEN6 Generic clock generator 6
0x7 GCLKGEN7 Generic clock generator 7
0x8-0xF Reserved Reserved
Bits 5:0 – ID[5:0]: Generic Clock Selection ID
These bits select the generic clock that will be configured. The value of the ID bit group versus module
instance is shown in the table below.
A power reset will reset the CLKCTRL register for all IDs, including the RTC. If the WRTLOCK bit of the
corresponding ID is zero and the ID is not the RTC, a user reset will reset the CLKCTRL register for this
ID.
After a power reset, the reset value of the CLKCTRL register versus module instance is as shown in the
next table.
Table 15-4. Generic Clock Selection ID and CLKCTRL value after Power Reset
Module Instance Reset Value after Power Reset
CLKCTRL.GEN CLKCTRL.CLKEN CLKCTRL.WRTLOCK
RTC 0x00 0x00 0x00
WDT 0x02 0x01 if WDT Enable bit in NVM
User Row written to one
0x00 if WDT Enable bit in NVM
User Row written to zero
0x01 if WDT Always-On bit in
NVM User Row written to one
0x00 if WDT Always-On bit in
NVM User Row written to zero
Others 0x00 0x00 0x00
After a user reset, the reset value of the CLKCTRL register versus module instance is as shown in the
table below.
Table 15-5. Generic Clock Selection ID and CLKCTRL Value after User Reset
Module
Instance
Reset Value after a User Reset
CLKCTRL.GEN CLCTRL.CLKEN CLKCTRL.WRTLOCK
RTC 0x00 if WRTLOCK=0 and
CLKEN=0
No change if WRTLOCK=1
or CLKEN=1
0x00 if WRTLOCK=0 and CLKEN=0
No change if WRTLOCK=1 or
CLKEN=1
No change
WDT 0x02 if WRTLOCK=0
No change if WRTLOCK=1
If WRTLOCK=0
0x01 if WDT Enable bit in NVM User
Row written to one
0x00 if WDT Enable bit in NVM User
Row written to zero
If WRTLOCK=1 no change
No change
Others 0x00 if WRTLOCK=0
No change if WRTLOCK=1
0x00 if WRTLOCK=0
No change if WRTLOCK=1
No change
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Value Name Description
0x00 GCLK_DFLL48M_REF DFLL48M Reference
0x01 GCLK_WDT WDT
0x02 GCLK_RTC RTC
0x03 GCLK_EIC EIC
0x04 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_0 EVSYS_CHANNEL_0
0x05 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_1 EVSYS_CHANNEL_1
0x06 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_2 EVSYS_CHANNEL_2
0x07 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_3 EVSYS_CHANNEL_3
0x08 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_4 EVSYS_CHANNEL_4
0x09 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_5 EVSYS_CHANNEL_5
0x0A GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_6 EVSYS_CHANNEL_6
0x0B GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_7 EVSYS_CHANNEL_7
0x0C GCLK_SERCOMx_SLOW SERCOMx_SLOW
0x0D GCLK_SERCOM0_CORE SERCOM0_CORE
0x0E GCLK_SERCOM1_CORE SERCOM1_CORE
0x0F GCLK_SERCOM2_CORE SERCOM2_CORE
0x10 GCLK_SERCOM3_CORE SERCOM3_CORE
0x11 GCLK_SERCOM4_CORE SERCOM4_CORE
0x12 GCLK_SERCOM5_CORE SERCOM5_CORE
0x13 GCLK_TC0, GCLK_TC1 TC0, TC1
0x14 GCLK_TC2, GCLK_TC3 TC2, TC3
0x15 GCLK_TC4, GCLK_TC5 TC4, TC5
0x16 GCLK_TC6, GCLK_TC7 TC6, TC7
0x17 GCLK_ADC ADC
0x18 GCLK_AC_DIG AC_DIG
0x19 GCLK_AC_ANA AC_ANA
0x1A GCLK_DAC DAC
0x1B GCLK_PTC PTC
0x1C-0x3
F
- Reserved
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15.8.4. Generic Clock Generator Control
Name: GENCTRL
Offset: 0x4
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RUNSTDBY DIVSEL OE OOV IDC GENEN
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SRC[4:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ID[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 21 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit is used to keep the generic clock generator running when it is configured to be output to its
dedicated GCLK_IO pin. If GENCTRL.OE is zero, this bit has no effect and the generic clock generator
will only be running if a peripheral requires the clock.
Value Description
0 The generic clock generator is stopped in standby and the GCLK_IO pin state (one or zero)
will be dependent on the setting in GENCTRL.OOV.
1 The generic clock generator is kept running and output to its dedicated GCLK_IO pin during
standby mode.
Bit 20 – DIVSEL: Divide Selection
This bit is used to decide how the clock source used by the generic clock generator will be divided. If the
clock source should not be divided, the DIVSEL bit must be zero and the GENDIV.DIV value for the
corresponding generic clock generator must be zero or one.
Value Description
0 The generic clock generator equals the clock source divided by GENDIV.DIV.
1 The generic clock generator equals the clock source divided by 2^(GENDIV.DIV+1).
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Bit 19 – OE: Output Enable
This bit is used to enable output of the generated clock to GCLK_IO when GCLK_IO is not selected as a
source in the GENCLK.SRC bit group.
Value Description
0 The generic clock generator is not output.
1 The generic clock generator is output to the corresponding GCLK_IO, unless the
corresponding GCLK_IO is selected as a source in the GENCLK.SRC bit group.
Bit 18 – OOV: Output Off Value
This bit is used to control the value of GCLK_IO when GCLK_IO is not selected as a source in the
GENCLK.SRC bit group.
Value Description
0 The GCLK_IO will be zero when the generic clock generator is turned off or when the OE bit
is zero.
1 The GCLK_IO will be one when the generic clock generator is turned off or when the OE bit
is zero.
Bit 17 – IDC: Improve Duty Cycle
This bit is used to improve the duty cycle of the generic clock generator when odd division factors are
used.
Value Description
0 The generic clock generator duty cycle is not 50/50 for odd division factors.
1 The generic clock generator duty cycle is 50/50.
Bit 16 – GENEN: Generic Clock Generator Enable
This bit is used to enable and disable the generic clock generator.
Value Description
0 The generic clock generator is disabled.
1 The generic clock generator is enabled.
Bits 12:8 – SRC[4:0]: Source Select
These bits define the clock source to be used as the source for the generic clock generator, as shown in
the table below.
Value Name Description
0x00 XOSC XOSC oscillator output
0x01 GCLKIN Generator input pad
0x02 GCLKGEN1 Generic clock generator 1 output
0x03 OSCULP32K OSCULP32K oscillator output
0x04 OSC32K OSC32K oscillator output
0x05 XOSC32K XOSC32K oscillator output
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Value Name Description
0x06 OSC8M OSC8M oscillator output
0x07 DFLL48M DFLL48M output
0x08-0x1
F
Reserved Reserved for future use
Bits 3:0 – ID[3:0]: Generic Clock Generator Selection
These bits select the generic clock generator that will be configured or read. The value of the ID bit group
versus which generic clock generator is configured is shown in the next table.
A power reset will reset the GENCTRL register for all IDs, including the generic clock generator used by
the RTC. If a generic clock generator ID other than generic clock generator 0 is not a source of a “locked”
generic clock or a source of the RTC generic clock, a user reset will reset the GENCTRL for this ID.
Values Names Description
0x0 GCLKGEN0 Generic clock generator 0
0x1 GCLKGEN0 Generic clock generator 0
0x2 GCLKGEN0 Generic clock generator 0
0x3 GCLKGEN0 Generic clock generator 0
0x4 GCLKGEN0 Generic clock generator 0
0x5 GCLKGEN0 Generic clock generator 0
0x6 GCLKGEN0 Generic clock generator 0
0x7 GCLKGEN0 Generic clock generator 0
0x8-0xF - Reserved for future use
After a power reset, the reset value of the GENCTRL register is as shown in the next table.
GCLK Generator ID Reset Value after a Power Reset
0x00 0x00010600
0x01 0x00000001
0x02 0x00010302
0x03 0x00000003
0x04 0x00000004
0x05 0x00000005
0x06 0x00000006
0x07 0x00000007
After a user reset, the reset value of the GENCTRL register is as shown in the table below.
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GCLK
Generator ID
Reset Value after a User Reset
0x00 0x00010600
0x01 0x00000001 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x02 0x00010302 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x03 0x00000003 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x04 0x00000004 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x05 0x00000005 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x06 0x00000006 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x07 0x00000007 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
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15.8.5. Generic Clock Generator Division
Name: GENDIV
Offset: 0x8
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DIV[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DIV[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ID[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bits 23:8 – DIV[15:0]: Division Factor
These bits apply a division on each selected generic clock generator. The number of DIV bits each
generator has can be seen in the next table. Writes to bits above the specified number will be ignored.
Generator Division Factor Bits
Generic clock generator 0 8 division factor bits - DIV[7:0]
Generic clock generator 1 16 division factor bits - DIV[15:0]
Generic clock generators 2 5 division factor bits - DIV[4:0]
Generic clock generators 3 - 8 8 division factor bits - DIV[7:0]
Bits 3:0 – ID[3:0]: Generic Clock Generator Selection
These bits select the generic clock generator on which the division factor will be applied, as shown in the
table below.
Values Description
0x0 Generic clock generator 0
0x1 Generic clock generator 1
0x2 Generic clock generator 2
0x3 Generic clock generator 3
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Values Description
0x4 Generic clock generator 4
0x5 Generic clock generator 5
0x6 Generic clock generator 6
0x7 Generic clock generator 7
0x8-0xF Reserved
A power reset will reset the GENDIV register for all IDs, including the generic clock generator used by the
RTC. If a generic clock generator ID other than generic clock generator 0 is not a source of a ‚“locked”
generic clock or a source of the RTC generic clock, a user reset will reset the GENDIV for this ID.
After a power reset, the reset value of the GENDIV register is as shown in the next table.
GCLK Generator ID Reset Value after a Power Reset
0x00 0x00000000
0x01 0x00000001
0x02 0x00000002
0x03 0x00000003
0x04 0x00000004
0x05 0x00000005
0x06 0x00000006
0x07 0x00000007
After a user reset, the reset value of the GENDIV register is as shown in next table.
GCLK
Generator ID
Reset Value after a User Reset
0x00 0x00000000
0x01 0x00000001 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x02 0x00000002 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x03 0x00000003 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
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GCLK
Generator ID
Reset Value after a User Reset
0x04 0x00000004 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x05 0x00000005 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x06 0x00000006 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
0x07 0x00000007 if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked'
generic clock
No change if the generator is used by the RTC or used by a GCLK with a WRTLOCK as
one
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16. PM – Power Manager
16.1. Overview
The Power Manager (PM) controls the reset, clock generation and sleep modes of the device.
Utilizing a main clock chosen from a large number of clock sources from the GCLK, the clock controller
provides synchronous system clocks to the CPU and the modules connected to the AHB and the APBx
bus. The synchronous system clocks are divided into a number of clock domains; one for the CPU and
AHB and one for each APBx. Any synchronous system clock can be changed at run-time during normal
operation. The clock domains can run at different speeds, enabling the user to save power by running
peripherals at a relatively low clock frequency, while maintaining high CPU performance. In addition, the
clock can be masked for individual modules, enabling the user to minimize power consumption. If for
some reason the main clock stops oscillating, the clock failure detector allows switching the main clock to
the safe OSC8M clock.
Before entering the STANDBY sleep mode the user must make sure that a significant amount of clocks
and peripherals are disabled, so that the voltage regulator is not overloaded. This is because during
STANDBY sleep mode the internal voltage regulator will be in low power mode.
Various sleep modes are provided in order to fit power consumption requirements. This enables the PM
to stop unused modules in order to save power. In active mode, the CPU is executing application code.
When the device enters a sleep mode, program execution is stopped and some modules and clock
domains are automatically switched off by the PM according to the sleep mode. The application code
decides which sleep mode to enter and when. Interrupts from enabled peripherals and all enabled reset
sources can restore the device from a sleep mode to active mode.
The PM also contains a reset controller to collect all possible reset sources. It issues a device reset and
sets the device to its initial state, and allows the reset source to be identified by software.
16.2. Features
•Reset control
–Reset the microcontroller and set it to an initial state according to the reset source
–Multiple reset sources
• Power reset sources: POR, BOD12, BOD33
• User reset sources: External reset (RESET), Watchdog Timer reset, software reset
–Reset status register for reading the reset source from the application code
•Clock control
–Controls CPU, AHB and APB system clocks
• Multiple clock sources and division factor from GCLK
• Clock prescaler with 1x to 128x division
–Safe run-time clock switching from GCLK
–Module-level clock gating through maskable peripheral clocks
–Clock failure detector
•Power management control
–Sleep modes: IDLE, STANDBY
–SleepWalking support on GCLK clocks
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16.3. Block Diagram
Figure 16-1. PM Block Diagram
SYNCHRONOUS
CLOCK CONTROLLER
SLEEP MODE
CONTROLLER
RESET
CONTROLLER
CPU
BOD12
BOD33
POR
WDT
OSC8M
GCLK
RESET SOURCES
PERIPHERALS
RESET
CLK_APB
CLK_AHB
CLK_CPU
USER RESET
POWER RESET
POWER MANAGER
CPU
16.4. Signal Description
Signal Name Type Description
RESET Digital input External reset
Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One signal
can be mapped on several pins.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
16.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
16.5.1. I/O Lines
Not applicable.
16.5.2. Power Management
Not applicable.
16.5.3. Clocks
The PM bus clock (CLK_PM_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager, and the default
state of CLK_PM_APB can be found in Table 16-1 related to the Peripheral Clock Masking. If this clock is
disabled in the Power Manager, it can only be re-enabled by a reset.
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A generic clock (GCLK_MAIN) is required to generate the main clock. The clock source for GCLK_MAIN
is configured by default in the Generic Clock Controller, and can be re-configured by the user if needed.
Refer to GCLK – Generic Clock Controller for details.
Related Links
Peripheral Clock Masking on page 134
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
16.5.3.1. Main Clock
The main clock (CLK_MAIN) is the common source for the synchronous clocks. This is fed into the
common 8-bit prescaler that is used to generate synchronous clocks to the CPU, AHB and APBx
modules.
16.5.3.2. CPU Clock
The CPU clock (CLK_CPU) is routed to the CPU. Halting the CPU clock inhibits the CPU from executing
instructions.
16.5.3.3. AHB Clock
The AHB clock (CLK_AHB) is the root clock source used by peripherals requiring an AHB clock. The AHB
clock is always synchronous to the CPU clock and has the same frequency, but may run even when the
CPU clock is turned off. A clock gate is inserted from the common AHB clock to any AHB clock of a
peripheral.
16.5.3.4. APBx Clocks
The APBx clock (CLK_APBX) is the root clock source used by modules requiring a clock on the APBx
bus. The APBx clock is always synchronous to the CPU clock, but can be divided by a prescaler, and will
run even when the CPU clock is turned off. A clock gater is inserted from the common APB clock to any
APBx clock of a module on APBx bus.
16.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. Using the PM interrupt requires the
Interrupt Controller to be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
16.5.5. Events
Not applicable.
16.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, the PM continues normal operation. In sleep mode, the clocks
generated from the PM are kept running to allow the debugger accessing any modules. As a
consequence, power measurements are not possible in debug mode.
16.5.7. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC),
except the following:
•Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG).
•Reset Cause register (RCAUSE).
Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register
description.
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Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger. Refer to PAC – Peripheral
Access Controller for details.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
INTFLAG on page 160
RCAUSE on page 161
16.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
16.6. Functional Description
16.6.1. Principle of Operation
16.6.1.1. Synchronous Clocks
The GCLK_MAIN clock from GCLK module provides the source for the main clock, which is the common
root for the synchronous clocks for the CPU and APBx modules. The main clock is divided by an 8-bit
prescaler, and each of the derived clocks can run from any tapping off this prescaler or the undivided
main clock, as long as fCPU ≥ fAPBx. The synchronous clock source can be changed on the fly to respond
to varying load in the application. The clocks for each module in each synchronous clock domain can be
individually masked to avoid power consumption in inactive modules. Depending on the sleep mode,
some clock domains can be turned off (see Table 16-4).
16.6.1.2. Reset Controller
The Reset Controller collects the various reset sources and generates reset for the device. The device
contains a power-on-reset (POR) detector, which keeps the system reset until power is stable. This
eliminates the need for external reset circuitry to guarantee stable operation when powering up the
device.
16.6.1.3. Sleep Mode Controller
In ACTIVE mode, all clock domains are active, allowing software execution and peripheral operation. The
PM Sleep Mode Controller allows the user to choose between different sleep modes depending on
application requirements, to save power (see Table 16-4).
16.6.2. Basic Operation
16.6.2.1. Initialization
After a power-on reset, the PM is enabled and the Reset Cause register indicates the POR source
(RCAUSE.POR). The default clock source of the GCLK_MAIN clock is started and calibrated before the
CPU starts running. The GCLK_MAIN clock is selected as the main clock without any division on the
prescaler. The device is in the ACTIVE mode.
By default, only the necessary clocks are enabled (see Table 1).
Related Links
RCAUSE on page 161
16.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling and Resetting
The PM module is always enabled and can not be reset.
16.6.2.3. Selecting the Main Clock Source
Refer to GCLK – Generic Clock Controller for details on how to configure the main clock source.
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Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
16.6.2.4. Selecting the Synchronous Clock Division Ratio
The main clock feeds an 8-bit prescaler, which can be used to generate the synchronous clocks. By
default, the synchronous clocks run on the undivided main clock. The user can select a prescaler division
for the CPU clock by writing the CPU Prescaler Selection bits in the CPU Select register
(CPUSEL.CPUDIV), resulting in a CPU clock frequency determined by this equation:
CPU =main
2CPUDIV
Similarly, the clock for the APBx can be divided by writing their respective registers (APBxSEL.APBxDIV).
To ensure correct operation, frequencies must be selected so that fCPU ≥ fAPBx. Also, frequencies must
never exceed the specified maximum frequency for each clock domain.
Note: The AHB clock is always equal to the CPU clock.
CPUSEL and APBxSEL can be written without halting or disabling peripheral modules. Writing CPUSEL
and APBxSEL allows a new clock setting to be written to all synchronous clocks at the same time. It is
possible to keep one or more clocks unchanged. This way, it is possible to, for example, scale the CPU
speed according to the required performance, while keeping the APBx frequency constant.
Figure 16-2. Synchronous Clock Selection and Prescaler
Clock gate
Clock gate
Prescaler
Sleep Controller Sleep mode
CLK_AHB
Clock gate
Clock gate
CLK_APBA
Clock gate
Clock gate
CLK_APBC
Clock gate
Clock gate
CLK_APBB
APBCDIV
APBBDIV
APBADIV
CLK_PERIPHERAL_AHB_0
CLK_PERIPHERAL_AHB_1
CLK_PERIPHERAL_AHB_n
CLK_PERIPHERAL_APBA_0
CLK_PERIPHERAL_APBA_1
CLK_PERIPHERAL_APBA_n
CLK_PERIPHERAL_APBB_0
CLK_PERIPHERAL_APBB_1
CLK_PERIPHERAL_APBB_n
CLK_PERIPHERAL_APBC_0
CLK_PERIPHERAL_APBC_1
CLK_PERIPHERAL_APBC_n
APBCMASK
APBBMASK
APBAMASK
CPUDIV
AHBMASK
CLK_CPU
GCLK
OSC8M
GCLK_MAIN
BKUPCLK
Clock
gate
Clock
gate
Clock
gate
Clock
gate
Clock
gate
Clock
gate
Clock
gate
Clock
gate
Clock
gate
Clock
Failure
Detector
CLK_MAIN
16.6.2.5. Clock Ready Flag
There is a slight delay from when CPUSEL and APBxSEL are written until the new clock setting becomes
effective. During this interval, the Clock Ready flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register
(INTFLAG.CKRDY) will read as zero. If CKRDY in the INTENSET register is written to one, the Power
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Manager interrupt can be triggered when the new clock setting is effective. CPUSEL must not be re-
written while CKRDY is zero, or the system may become unstable or hang.
Related Links
CPUSEL on page 144
INTENSET on page 159
16.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking
It is possible to disable or enable the clock for a peripheral in the AHB or APBx clock domain by writing
the corresponding bit in the Clock Mask register (APBxMASK - refer to APBAMASK register for details) to
zero or one. Refer to the table below for the default state of each of the peripheral clocks.
Table 16-1. Peripheral Clock Default State
Peripheral Clock Default State
CLK_PAC0_APB Enabled
CLK_PM_APB Enabled
CLK_SYSCTRL_APB Enabled
CLK_GCLK_APB Enabled
CLK_WDT_APB Enabled
CLK_RTC_APB Enabled
CLK_EIC_APB Enabled
CLK_PAC1_APB Enabled
CLK_DSU_APB Enabled
CLK_NVMCTRL_APB Enabled
CLK_PORT_APB Enabled
CLK_PAC2_APB Disabled
CLK_SERCOMx_APB Disabled
CLK_TCx_APB Disabled
CLK_ADC_APB Enabled
CLK_AC_APB Disabled
CLK_DAC_APB Disabled
CLK_PTC_APB Disabled
When the APB clock for a module is not provided its registers cannot be read or written. The module can
be re-enabled later by writing the corresponding mask bit to one.
A module may be connected to several clock domains (for instance, AHB and APB), in which case it will
have several mask bits.
Note: Clocks should only be switched off if it is certain that the module will not be used. Switching off the
clock for the NVM Controller (NVMCTRL) will cause a problem if the CPU needs to read from the flash
memory. Switching off the clock to the Power Manager (PM), which contains the mask registers, or the
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corresponding APBx bridge, will make it impossible to write the mask registers again. In this case, they
can only be re-enabled by a system reset.
Related Links
APBAMASK on page 150
16.6.2.7. Clock Failure Detector
This mechanism allows the main clock to be switched automatically to the safe OSC8M clock when the
main clock source is considered off. This may happen for instance when an external crystal oscillator is
selected as the clock source for the main clock and the crystal fails. The mechanism is to designed to
detect, during a OSCULP32K clock period, at least one rising edge of the main clock. If no rising edge is
seen, the clock is considered failed.
The clock failure detector is enabled by writing a '1' to the Clock Failure Detector Enable bit in CTRL
(CFDEN_CTRL).
As soon as the Clock Failure Detector Enable bit (CTRL.CFDEN) is one, the clock failure detector (CFD)
will monitor the undivided main clock. When a clock failure is detected, the main clock automatically
switches to the OSC8M clock and the Clock Failure Detector flag in the interrupt Flag Status and Clear
register (INTFLAG.CFD) is set and the corresponding interrupt request will be generated if enabled. The
BKUPCLK bit in the CTRL register is set by hardware to indicate that the main clock comes from OSC8M.
The GCLK_MAIN clock source can be selected again by writing a zero to the CTRL.BKUPCLK bit.
However, writing the bit does not fix the failure.
Note:
1. The detector does not monitor while the main clock is temporarily unavailable (start-up time after a
wake-up, etc.) or in sleep mode. The Clock Failure Detector must be disabled before entering
standby mode.
2. The clock failure detector must not be enabled if the source of the main clock is not significantly
faster than the OSCULP32K clock. For instance, if GCLK_MAIN is the internal 32kHz RC, then the
clock failure detector must be disabled.
3. The OSC8M internal oscillator should be enabled to allow the main clock switching to the OSC8M
clock.
Related Links
CTRL on page 142
16.6.2.8. Reset Controller
The latest reset cause is available in RCAUSE, and can be read during the application boot sequence in
order to determine proper action.
There are two groups of reset sources:
•Power Reset: Resets caused by an electrical issue.
•User Reset: Resets caused by the application.
The table below lists the parts of the device that are reset, depending on the reset type.
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Table 16-2. Effects of the Different Reset Events
Power Reset User Reset
POR, BOD12,
BOD33
External Reset WDT Reset,
SysResetReq
RTC
All the 32kHz sources
WDT with ALWAYSON feature
Generic Clock with WRTLOCK
feature
Y N N
Debug logic Y Y N
Others Y Y Y
The external reset is generated when pulling the RESET pin low. This pin has an internal pull-up, and
does not need to be driven externally during normal operation.
The POR, BOD12 and BOD33 reset sources are generated by their corresponding module in the System
Controller Interface (SYSCTRL).
The WDT reset is generated by the Watchdog Timer.
The System Reset Request (SysResetReq) is a software reset generated by the CPU when asserting the
SYSRESETREQ bit located in the Reset Control register of the CPU (See the ARM® Cortex® Technical
Reference Manual on http://www.arm.com).
Figure 16-3. Reset Controller
RESET CONTROLLER
BOD12
BOD33
POR
WDT
RESET
RESET SOURCES
RTC
32kHz clock sources
WDT with ALWAYSON
Generic Clock with
WRTLOCK
Debug Logic
Others
CPU
RCAUSE
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16.6.2.9. Sleep Mode Controller
Sleep mode is activated by the Wait For Interrupt instruction (WFI). The Idle bits in the Sleep Mode
register (SLEEP.IDLE) and the SLEEPDEEP bit of the System Control register of the CPU should be
used as argument to select the level of the sleep mode.
There are two main types of sleep mode:
•IDLE mode: The CPU is stopped. Optionally, some synchronous clock domains are stopped,
depending on the IDLE argument. Regulator operates in normal mode.
•STANDBY mode: All clock sources are stopped, except those where the RUNSTDBY bit is set.
Regulator operates in low-power mode. Before entering standby mode the user must make sure
that a significant amount of clocks and peripherals are disabled, so that the voltage regulator is not
overloaded.
Table 16-3. Sleep Mode Entry and Exit Table
Mode Level Mode Entry Wake-Up Sources
IDLE 0 SCR.SLEEPDEEP = 0
SLEEP.IDLE=Level
WFI
Synchronous(2) (APB, AHB), asynchronous(1)
1 Synchronous (APB), asynchronous
2 Asynchronous
STANDBY SCR.SLEEPDEEP = 1
WFI
Asynchronous
Note:
1. Asynchronous: interrupt generated on generic clock or external clock or external event.
2. Synchronous: interrupt generated on the APB clock.
Table 16-4. Sleep Mode Overview
Sleep
Mode
CPU
Clock
AHB
Clock
APB
Clock
Oscillators Main
Clock
Regulator
Mode
RAM
Mode
ONDEMAND = 0 ONDEMAND = 1
RUNSTDBY=0 RUNSTDBY=1 RUNSTDBY=0 RUNSTDBY=1
Idle 0 Stop Run Run Run Run Run if requested Run if requested Run Normal Normal
Idle 1 Stop Stop Run Run Run Run if requested Run if requested Run Normal Normal
Idle 2 Stop Stop Stop Run Run Run if requested Run if requested Run Normal Normal
Standby Stop Stop Stop Stop Run Stop Run if requested Stop Low power Low power
IDLE Mode
The IDLE modes allow power optimization with the fastest wake-up time.
The CPU is stopped. To further reduce power consumption, the user can disable the clocking of modules
and clock sources by configuring the SLEEP.IDLE bit group. The module will be halted regardless of the
bit settings of the mask registers in the Power Manager (PM.AHBMASK, PM.APBxMASK).
Regulator operates in normal mode.
•Entering IDLE mode: The IDLE mode is entered by executing the WFI instruction. Additionally, if the
SLEEPONEXIT bit in the ARM Cortex System Control register (SCR) is set, the IDLE mode will
also be entered when the CPU exits the lowest priority ISR. This mechanism can be useful for
applications that only require the processor to run when an interrupt occurs. Before entering the
IDLE mode, the user must configure the IDLE mode configuration bit group and must write a zero to
the SCR.SLEEPDEEP bit.
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•Exiting IDLE mode: The processor wakes the system up when it detects the occurrence of any
interrupt that is not masked in the NVIC Controller with sufficient priority to cause exception entry.
The system goes back to the ACTIVE mode. The CPU and affected modules are restarted.
STANDBY Mode
The STANDBY mode allows achieving very low power consumption.
In this mode, all clocks are stopped except those which are kept running if requested by a running module
or have the ONDEMAND bit set to zero. For example, the RTC can operate in STANDBY mode. In this
case, its Generic Clock clock source will also be enabled.
The regulator and the RAM operate in low-power mode.
A SLEEPONEXIT feature is also available.
•Entering STANDBY mode: This mode is entered by executing the WFI instruction with the
SCR.SLEEPDEEP bit of the CPU is written to 1.
•Exiting STANDBY mode: Any peripheral able to generate an asynchronous interrupt can wake up
the system. For example, a module running on a Generic clock can trigger an interrupt. When the
enabled asynchronous wake-up event occurs and the system is woken up, the device will either
execute the interrupt service routine or continue the normal program execution according to the
Priority Mask Register (PRIMASK) configuration of the CPU.
16.6.3. SleepWalking
SleepWalking is the capability for a device to temporarily wak-eup clocks for peripheral to perform a task
without waking-up the CPU in STANDBY sleep mode. At the end of the sleepwalking task, the device can
either be waken-up by an interrupt (from a peripheral involved in SleepWalking) or enter again into
STANDBY sleep mode.
In this device, SleepWalking is supported only on GCLK clocks by using the on-demand clock principle of
the clock sources. Refer to On-demand, Clock Requests for more details.
Related Links
On-demand, Clock Requests on page 106
16.6.4. Interrupts
The peripheral has the following interrupt sources:
•Clock Ready flag
•Clock failure detector
Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status
and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and
disabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An
interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled or the
peripheral is reset. An interrupt flag is cleared by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the INTFLAG
register. Each peripheral can have one interrupt request line per interrupt source or one common interrupt
request line for all the interrupt sources. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details. If the
peripheral has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources, the user must read the
INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
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16.6.5. Events
Not applicable.
16.6.6. Sleep Mode Operation
In all IDLE sleep modes, the power manager is still running on the selected main clock.
In STANDDBY sleep mode, the power manager is frozen and is able to go back to ACTIVE mode upon
any asynchronous interrupt.
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16.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00 CTRL 7:0 BKUPCLK CFDEN
0x01 SLEEP 7:0 IDLE[1:0]
0x02
...
0x07
Reserved
0x08 CPUSEL 7:0 CPUDIV[2:0]
0x09 APBASEL 7:0 APBADIV[2:0]
0x0A APBBSEL 7:0 APBBDIV[2:0]
0x0B APBCSEL 7:0 APBCDIV[2:0]
0x0C
...
0x13
Reserved
0x14
AHBMASK
7:0 NVMCTRL DSU HPB2 HPB1 HPB0
0x15 15:8
0x16 23:16
0x17 31:24
0x18
APBAMASK
7:0 EIC RTC WDT GCLK SYSCTRL PM PAC0
0x19 15:8
0x1A 23:16
0x1B 31:24
0x1C
APBBMASK
7:0 PORT NVMCTRL DSU PAC1
0x1D 15:8
0x1E 23:16
0x1F 31:24
0x20
APBCMASK
7:0 SERCOM5 SERCOM4 SERCOM3 SERCOM2 SERCOM1 SERCOM0 EVSYS PAC2
0x21 15:8 TC7 TC6 TC5 TC4 TC3 TC2 TC1 TC0
0x22 23:16 PTC DAC AC ADC
0x23 31:24
0x24
...
0x33
Reserved
0x34 INTENCLR 7:0 CFD CKRDY
0x35 INTENSET 7:0 CFD CKRDY
0x36 INTFLAG 7:0 CFD CKRDY
0x37 Reserved
0x38 RCAUSE 7:0 SYST WDT EXT BOD33 BOD12 POR
16.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Exception for APBASEL, APBBSEL and APBCSEL: These registers must only be accessed with 8-bit
access.
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Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
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16.8.1. Control
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BKUPCLK CFDEN
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 4 – BKUPCLK: Backup Clock Select
This bit is set by hardware when a clock failure is detected.
Value Description
0 The GCLK_MAIN clock is selected for the main clock.
1 The OSC8M backup clock is selected for the main clock.
Bit 2 – CFDEN: Clock Failure Detector Enable
This bit is set by hardware when a clock failure is detected.
Value Description
0 The clock failure detector is disabled.
1 The clock failure detector is enabled.
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16.8.2. Sleep Mode
Name: SLEEP
Offset: 0x01
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
IDLE[1:0]
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bits 1:0 – IDLE[1:0]: Idle Mode Configuration
These bits select the Idle mode configuration after a WFI instruction.
IDLE[1:0] Name Description
0x0 CPU The CPU clock domain is stopped
0x1 AHB The CPU and AHB clock domains are stopped
0x2 APB The CPU, AHB and APB clock domains are stopped
0x3 Reserved
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16.8.3. CPU Clock Select
Name: CPUSEL
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CPUDIV[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bits 2:0 – CPUDIV[2:0]: CPU Prescaler Selection
These bits define the division ratio of the main clock prescaler (2n).
CPUDIV[2:0] Name Description
0x0 DIV1 Divide by 1
0x1 DIV2 Divide by 2
0x2 DIV4 Divide by 4
0x3 DIV8 Divide by 8
0x4 DIV16 Divide by 16
0x5 DIV32 Divide by 32
0x6 DIV64 Divide by 64
0x7 DIV128 Divide by 128
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16.8.4. APBA Clock Select
Name: APBASEL
Offset: 0x09
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
APBADIV[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bits 2:0 – APBADIV[2:0]: APBA Prescaler Selection
These bits define the division ratio of the APBA clock prescaler (2n).
APBADIV[2:0] Name Description
0x0 DIV1 Divide by 1
0x1 DIV2 Divide by 2
0x2 DIV4 Divide by 4
0x3 DIV8 Divide by 8
0x4 DIV16 Divide by 16
0x5 DIV32 Divide by 32
0x6 DIV64 Divide by 64
0x7 DIV128 Divide by 128
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16.8.5. APBB Clock Select
Name: APBBSEL
Offset: 0x0A
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
APBBDIV[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bits 2:0 – APBBDIV[2:0]: APBB Prescaler Selection
These bits define the division ratio of the APBB clock prescaler (2n).
APBBDIV[2:0] Name Description
0x0 DIV1 Divide by 1
0x1 DIV2 Divide by 2
0x2 DIV4 Divide by 4
0x3 DIV8 Divide by 8
0x4 DIV16 Divide by 16
0x5 DIV32 Divide by 32
0x6 DIV64 Divide by 64
0x7 DIV128 Divide by 128
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16.8.6. APBC Clock Select
Name: APBCSEL
Offset: 0x0B
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
APBCDIV[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bits 2:0 – APBCDIV[2:0]: APBC Prescaler Selection
These bits define the division ratio of the APBC clock prescaler (2n).
APBCDIV[2:0] Name Description
0x0 DIV1 Divide by 1
0x1 DIV2 Divide by 2
0x2 DIV4 Divide by 4
0x3 DIV8 Divide by 8
0x4 DIV16 Divide by 16
0x5 DIV32 Divide by 32
0x6 DIV64 Divide by 64
0x7 DIV128 Divide by 128
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16.8.7. AHB Mask
Name: AHBMASK
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x0000007F
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
NVMCTRL DSU HPB2 HPB1 HPB0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 1 1 1 1
Bit 4 – NVMCTRL: NVMCTRL AHB Clock Mask
Value Description
0 The AHB clock for the NVMCTRL is stopped.
1 The AHB clock for the NVMCTRL is enabled.
Bit 3 – DSU: DSU AHB Clock Mask
Value Description
0 The AHB clock for the DSU is stopped.
1 The AHB clock for the DSU is enabled.
Bit 2 – HPB2: HPB2 AHB Clock Mask
Value Description
0 The AHB clock for the HPB2 is stopped.
1 The AHB clock for the HPB2 is enabled.
Bit 1 – HPB1: HPB1 AHB Clock Mask
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Value Description
0 The AHB clock for the HPB1 is stopped.
1 The AHB clock for the HPB1 is enabled.
Bit 0 – HPB0: HPB0 AHB Clock Mask
Value Description
0 The AHB clock for the HPB0 is stopped.
1 The AHB clock for the HPB0 is enabled.
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16.8.8. APBA Mask
Name: APBAMASK
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x0000007F
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EIC RTC WDT GCLK SYSCTRL PM PAC0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bit 6 – EIC: EIC APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBA clock for the EIC is stopped.
1 The APBA clock for the EIC is enabled.
Bit 5 – RTC: RTC APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBA clock for the RTC is stopped.
1 The APBA clock for the RTC is enabled.
Bit 4 – WDT: WDT APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBA clock for the WDT is stopped.
1 The APBA clock for the WDT is enabled.
Bit 3 – GCLK: GCLK APB Clock Enable
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Value Description
0 The APBA clock for the GCLK is stopped.
1 The APBA clock for the GCLK is enabled.
Bit 2 – SYSCTRL: SYSCTRL APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBA clock for the SYSCTRL is stopped.
1 The APBA clock for the SYSCTRL is enabled.
Bit 1 – PM: PM APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBA clock for the PM is stopped.
1 The APBA clock for the PM is enabled.
Bit 0 – PAC0: PAC0 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBA clock for the PAC0 is stopped.
1 The APBA clock for the PAC0 is enabled.
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16.8.9. APBB Mask
Name: APBBMASK
Offset: 0x1C
Reset: 0x0000007F
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PORT NVMCTRL DSU PAC1
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 1 1 1
Bit 3 – PORT: PORT APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBB clock for the PORT is stopped.
1 The APBB clock for the PORT is enabled.
Bit 2 – NVMCTRL: NVMCTRL APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBB clock for the NVMCTRL is stopped.
1 The APBB clock for the NVMCTRL is enabled.
Bit 1 – DSU: DSU APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBB clock for the DSU is stopped.
1 The APBB clock for the DSU is enabled.
Bit 0 – PAC1: PAC1 APB Clock Enable
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Value Description
0 The APBB clock for the PAC1 is stopped.
1 The APBB clock for the PAC1 is enabled.
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16.8.10. APBC Mask
Name: APBCMASK
Offset: 0x20
Reset: 0x00010000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PTC DAC AC ADC
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 1
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TC7 TC6 TC5 TC4 TC3 TC2 TC1 TC0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SERCOM5 SERCOM4 SERCOM3 SERCOM2 SERCOM1 SERCOM0 EVSYS PAC2
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 19 – PTC: PTC APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the PTC is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the PTC is enabled.
Bit 18 – DAC: DAC APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the DAC is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the DAC is enabled.
Bit 17 – AC: AC APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the AC is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the AC is enabled.
Bit 16 – ADC: ADC APB Clock Enable
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Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the ADC is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the ADC is enabled.
Bit 15 – TC7: TC7 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the TC7 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the TC7 is enabled.
Bit 14 – TC6: TC6 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the TC6 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the TC6 is enabled.
Bit 13 – TC5: TC5 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the TC5 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the TC5 is enabled.
Bit 12 – TC4: TC4 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the TC4 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the TC4 is enabled.
Bit 11 – TC3: TC3 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the TC3 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the TC3 is enabled.
Bit 10 – TC2: TC2 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the TC2 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the TC2 is enabled.
Bit 9 – TC1: TC1 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the TC1 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the TC1 is enabled.
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Bit 8 – TC0: TC0 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the TC0 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the TC0 is enabled.
Bit 7 – SERCOM5: SERCOM5 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the SERCOM5 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the SERCOM5 is enabled.
Bit 6 – SERCOM4: SERCOM4 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the SERCOM4 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the SERCOM4 is enabled.
Bit 5 – SERCOM3: SERCOM2 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the SERCOM3 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the SERCOM3 is enabled.
Bit 4 – SERCOM2: SERCOM2 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the SERCOM2 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the SERCOM2 is enabled.
Bit 3 – SERCOM1: SERCOM1 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the SERCOM1 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the SERCOM1 is enabled.
Bit 2 – SERCOM0: SERCOM0 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the SERCOM0 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the SERCOM0 is enabled.
Bit 1 – EVSYS: EVSYS APB Clock Enable
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Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the EVSYS is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the EVSYS is enabled.
Bit 0 – PAC2: PAC2 APB Clock Enable
Value Description
0 The APBC clock for the PAC2 is stopped.
1 The APBC clock for the PAC2 is enabled.
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16.8.11. Interrupt Enable Clear
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x34
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CFD CKRDY
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – CFD: Clock Failure Detector Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Clock Failure Detector Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding
interrupt request.
Value Description
0 The Clock Failure Detector interrupt is disabled.
1 The Clock Failure Detector interrupt is enabled and will generate an interrupt request when
the Clock Failure Detector Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 0 – CKRDY: Clock Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Clock Ready Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding interrupt
request.
Value Description
0 The Clock Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Clock Ready interrupt is enabled and will generate an interrupt request when the Clock
Ready Interrupt flag is set.
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16.8.12. Interrupt Enable Set
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x35
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CFD CKRDY
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – CFD: Clock Failure Detector Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Clock Failure Detector Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding
interrupt request.
Value Description
0 The Clock Failure Detector interrupt is disabled.
1 The Clock Failure Detector interrupt is enabled and will generate an interrupt request when
the Clock Failure Detector Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 0 – CKRDY: Clock Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Clock Ready Interrupt Enable bit and enable the Clock Ready
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Clock Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Clock Ready interrupt is enabled.
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16.8.13. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x36
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CFD CKRDY
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – CFD: Clock Failure Detector Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Clock Failure Detector Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding
interrupt request.
Value Description
0 The Clock Failure Detector interrupt is disabled.
1 The Clock Failure Detector interrupt is enabled and will generate an interrupt request when
the Clock Failure Detector Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 0 – CKRDY: Clock Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set when the synchronous CPU and APBx clocks have frequencies as indicated in the
CPUSEL and APBxSEL registers, and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.CKRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Clock Ready Interrupt flag.
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16.8.14. Reset Cause
Name: RCAUSE
Offset: 0x38
Reset: 0x01
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYST WDT EXT BOD33 BOD12 POR
Access R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 1
Bit 6 – SYST: System Reset Request
This bit is set if a system reset request has been performed. Refer to the Cortex processor documentation
for more details.
Bit 5 – WDT: Watchdog Reset
This flag is set if a Watchdog Timer reset occurs.
Bit 4 – EXT: External Reset
This flag is set if an external reset occurs.
Bit 2 – BOD33: Brown Out 33 Detector Reset
This flag is set if a BOD33 reset occurs.
Bit 1 – BOD12: Brown Out 12 Detector Reset
This flag is set if a BOD12 reset occurs.
Bit 0 – POR: Power On Reset
This flag is set if a POR occurs.
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17. SYSCTRL – System Controller
17.1. Overview
The System Controller (SYSCTRL) provides a user interface to the clock sources, brown out detectors,
on-chip voltage regulator and voltage reference of the device.
Through the interface registers, it is possible to enable, disable, calibrate and monitor the SYSCTRL sub-
peripherals.
All sub-peripheral statuses are collected in the Power and Clocks Status register (PCLKSR). They can
additionally trigger interrupts upon status changes via the INTENSET (INTENSET), INTENCLR
(INTENCLR) and INTFLAG (INTFLAG) registers.
Additionally, BOD33 interrupts can be used to wake up the device from standby mode upon a
programmed brown-out detection.
Related Links
PCLKSR on page 191
INTENSET on page 184
INTFLAG on page 188
BOD33 on page 211
INTENCLR on page 180
17.2. Features
•0.4-32MHz Crystal Oscillator (XOSC)
–Tunable gain control
–Programmable start-up time
–Crystal or external input clock on XIN I/O
•32.768kHz Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K)
–Automatic or manual gain control
–Programmable start-up time
–Crystal or external input clock on XIN32 I/O
•32.768kHz High Accuracy Internal Oscillator (OSC32K)
–Frequency fine tuning
–Programmable start-up time
•32.768kHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K)
–Ultra low power, always-on oscillator
–Frequency fine tuning
–Calibration value loaded from Flash Factory Calibration at reset
•8MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC8M)
–Fast startup
–Output frequency fine tuning
–4/2/1MHz divided output frequencies available
–Calibration value loaded from Flash Factory Calibration at reset
•Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M)
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–Internal oscillator with no external components
–48MHz output frequency
–Operates standalone as a high-frequency programmable oscillator in open loop mode
–Operates as an accurate frequency multiplier against a known frequency in closed loop mode
•3.3V Brown-Out Detector (BOD33)
–Programmable threshold
–Threshold value loaded from Flash User Calibration at startup
–Triggers resets or interrupts
–Operating modes:
•Continuous mode
•Sampled mode for low power applications (programmable refresh frequency)
–Hysteresis
•Internal Voltage Regulator system (VREG)
–Operating modes:
• Normal mode
• Low-power mode
–With an internal non-configurable Brown-out detector (BOD12)
•Voltage Reference System (VREF)
–Bandgap voltage generator with programmable calibration value
–Temperature sensor
–Bandgap calibration value loaded from Flash Factory Calibration at start-up
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17.3. Block Diagram
Figure 17-1. SYSCTRL Block Diagram
VOLTAGE
REFERENCE
SYSTEM
OSCILLATORS
CONTROL
POWER
MONITOR
CONTROL
VOLTAGE
REFERENCE
CONTROL
STATUS
(PCLKSR register)
INTERRUPTS
GENERATOR Interrupts
XOSC
XOSC32K
OSC32K
OSCULP32K
OSC8M
DFLL48M
BOD33
17.4. Signal Description
Signal Name Types Description
XIN Analog Input Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator or external clock generator input
XOUT Analog Output External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator output
XIN32 Analog Input 32kHz Crystal Oscillator or external clock generator input
XOUT32 Analog Output 32kHz Crystal Oscillator output
The I/O lines are automatically selected when XOSC or XOSC32K are enabled. Refer to Oscillator
Pinout.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
Oscillator Pinout on page 29
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17.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
17.5.1. I/O Lines
I/O lines are configured by SYSCTRL when either XOSC or XOSC32K are enabled, and need no user
configuration.
17.5.2. Power Management
The BOD33 and BOD12 can trigger resets when the I/O supply or core supply voltages drop below the
programmed threshold value. BOD33 and BOD12 can additionally wake up the system from standby
mode when I/O or core supply failure is detected. However, BOD33 and BOD12 cannot be used in
continuous mode when the system is in standby mode, and will, therefore, be automatically disabled until
the system is woken up. Only sampled mode operation is allowed when the system is in standby mode.
All oscillators except XOSC32K, OSC32K and OSCULP32K are turned off in some sleep modes and
turned automatically on when the chip wakes up.
The SYSCTRL can continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running.
The SYSCTRL interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. The events can trigger
other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes. Refer to PM – Power Manager on the
different sleep modes.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
17.5.3. Clocks
The SYSCTRL gathers controls for all device oscillators and provides clock sources to the Generic Clock
Controller (GCLK). The available clock sources are: XOSC, XOSC32K, OSC32K, OSCULP32K, OSC8M
and DFLL48M.
The SYSCTRL bus clock (CLK_SYSCTRL_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager,
and the default state of CLK_SYSCTRL_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking section in the
PM – Power Manager.
The clock used by BOD33in sampled mode is asynchronous to the user interface clock
(CLK_SYSCTRL_APB). Likewise, the DFLL48M control logic uses the DFLL oscillator output, which is
also asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_SYSCTRL_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writes
to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to Synchronization for
further details.
17.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. Using the SYSCTRL interrupts requires
the Interrupt Controller to be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
17.5.5. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, the SYSCTRL continues normal operation. If the SYSCTRL is
configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar,
improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.
If debugger cold-plugging is detected by the system, BOD33 reset will be masked. The BOD resets keep
running under hot-plugging. This allows to correct a BOD33 user level too high for the available supply.
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17.5.6. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC),
except the following:
•Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)
Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register
description.
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection
does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
INTFLAG on page 188
17.5.7. Analog Connections
When used, the 32.768kHz crystal must be connected between the XIN32 and XOUT32 pins, and the
0.4-32MHz crystal must be connected between the XIN and XOUT pins, along with any required load
capacitors. For details on recommended oscillator characteristics and capacitor load, refer to the
Electrical Characteristics for details.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
17.6. Functional Description
17.6.1. Principle of Operation
XOSC, XOSC32K, OSC32K, OSCULP32K, OSC8M, DFLL48M, BOD33, and VREF are configured via
SYSCTRL control registers. Through this interface, the sub-peripherals are enabled, disabled or have
their calibration values updated.
The Power and Clocks Status register gathers different status signals coming from the sub-peripherals
controlled by the SYSCTRL. The status signals can be used to generate system interrupts, and in some
cases wake up the system from standby mode, provided the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The oscillator must be enabled to run. The oscillator is enabled by writing a one to the ENABLE bit in the
respective oscillator control register, and disabled by writing a zero to the oscillator control register. In idle
mode, the default operation of the oscillator is to run only when requested by a peripheral. In standby
mode, the default operation of the oscillator is to stop. This behavior can be changed by the user, see
below for details.
The behavior of the oscillators in the different sleep modes is shown in the table below.
Table 17-1. Behavior of the Oscillators
Oscillator Idle 0, 1, 2 Standby
XOSC Run on request Stop
XOSC32K Run on request Stop
OSC32K Run on request Stop
OSCULP32K Run Run
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Oscillator Idle 0, 1, 2 Standby
OSC8M Run on request Stop
DFLL48M Run on request Stop
To force an oscillator to always run in idle mode, and not only when requested by a peripheral, the
oscillator ONDEMAND bit must be written to zero. The default value of this bit is one, and thus the default
operation in idle mode is to run only when requested by a peripheral.
To force the oscillator to run in standby mode, the RUNSTDBY bit must be written to one. The oscillator
will then run in standby mode when requested by a peripheral (ONDEMAND is one). To force an oscillator
to always run in standby mode, and not only when requested by a peripheral, the ONDEMAND bit must
be written to zero and RUNSTDBY must be written to one.
The next table shows the behavior in the different sleep modes, depending on the settings of
ONDEMAND and RUNSTDBY.
Table 17-2. Behavior in the different sleep modes
Sleep mode ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY Behavior
Idle 0, 1, 2 0 X Run
Idle 0, 1, 2 1 X Run when requested by a peripheral
Standby 0 0 Stop
Standby 0 1 Run
Standby 1 0 Stop
Standby 1 1 Run when requested by a peripheral
Note: This does not apply to the OSCULP32K oscillator, which is always running and cannot be
disabled.
17.6.2. External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator (XOSC) Operation
The XOSC can operate in two different modes:
•External clock, with an external clock signal connected to the XIN pin
•Crystal oscillator, with an external 0.4-32MHz crystal
The XOSC can be used as a clock source for generic clock generators, as described in the GCLK –
Generic Clock Controller.
At reset, the XOSC is disabled, and the XIN/XOUT pins can be used as General Purpose I/O (GPIO) pins
or by other peripherals in the system. When XOSC is enabled, the operating mode determines the GPIO
usage. When in crystal oscillator mode, the XIN and XOUT pins are controlled by the SYSCTRL, and
GPIO functions are overridden on both pins. When in external clock mode, only the XIN pin will be
overridden and controlled by the SYSCTRL, while the XOUT pin can still be used as a GPIO pin.
The XOSC is enabled by writing a one to the Enable bit in the External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator
Control register (XOSC.ENABLE). To enable the XOSC as a crystal oscillator, a one must be written to
the XTAL Enable bit (XOSC.XTALEN). If XOSC.XTALEN is zero, external clock input will be enabled.
When in crystal oscillator mode (XOSC.XTALEN is one), the External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator
Gain (XOSC.GAIN) must be set to match the external crystal oscillator frequency. If the External
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Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Automatic Amplitude Gain Control (XOSC.AMPGC) is one, the oscillator
amplitude will be automatically adjusted, and in most cases result in a lower power consumption.
The XOSC will behave differently in different sleep modes based on the settings of XOSC.RUNSTDBY,
XOSC.ONDEMAND and XOSC.ENABLE:
XOSC.RUNSTDBY XOSC.ONDEMAND XOSC.ENABLE Sleep Behavior
- - 0 Disabled
0 0 1 Always run in IDLE sleep modes. Disabled
in STANDBY sleep mode.
0 1 1 Only run in IDLE sleep modes if requested
by a peripheral. Disabled in STANDBY
sleep mode.
1 0 1 Always run in IDLE and STANDBY sleep
modes.
1 1 1 Only run in IDLE or STANDBY sleep
modes if requested by a peripheral.
After a hard reset, or when waking up from a sleep mode where the XOSC was disabled, the XOSC will
need a certain amount of time to stabilize on the correct frequency. This start-up time can be configured
by changing the Oscillator Start-Up Time bit group (XOSC.STARTUP) in the External Multipurpose
Crystal Oscillator Control register. During the start-up time, the oscillator output is masked to ensure that
no unstable clock propagates to the digital logic. The External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Ready bit in
the Power and Clock Status register (PCLKSR.XOSCRDY) is set when the user-selected start-up time is
over. An interrupt is generated on a zero-to-one transition on PCLKSR.XOSCRDY if the External
Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Ready bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.XOSCRDY) is
set.
Note: Do not enter standby mode when an oscillator is in start-up:
Wait for the OSCxRDY bit in SYSCTRL.PCLKSR register to be set before going into standby mode.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
17.6.3. 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K) Operation
The XOSC32K can operate in two different modes:
•External clock, with an external clock signal connected to XIN32
•Crystal oscillator, with an external 32.768kHz crystal connected between XIN32 and XOUT32
The XOSC32K can be used as a source for generic clock generators, as described in the GCLK –
Generic Clock Controller.
At power-on reset (POR) the XOSC32K is disabled, and the XIN32/XOUT32 pins can be used as General
Purpose I/O (GPIO) pins or by other peripherals in the system. When XOSC32K is enabled, the operating
mode determines the GPIO usage. When in crystal oscillator mode, XIN32 and XOUT32 are controlled by
the SYSCTRL, and GPIO functions are overridden on both pins. When in external clock mode, only the
XIN32 pin will be overridden and controlled by the SYSCTRL, while the XOUT32 pin can still be used as
a GPIO pin.
The external clock or crystal oscillator is enabled by writing a one to the Enable bit (XOSC32K.ENABLE)
in the 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register. To enable the XOSC32K as a crystal oscillator, a
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one must be written to the XTAL Enable bit (XOSC32K.XTALEN). If XOSC32K.XTALEN is zero, external
clock input will be enabled.
The oscillator is disabled by writing a zero to the Enable bit (XOSC32K.ENABLE) in the 32kHz External
Crystal Oscillator Control register while keeping the other bits unchanged. Writing to the
XOSC32K.ENABLE bit while writing to other bits may result in unpredictable behavior. The oscillator
remains enabled in all sleep modes if it has been enabled beforehand. The start-up time of the 32kHz
External Crystal Oscillator is selected by writing to the Oscillator Start-Up Time bit group
(XOSC32K.STARTUP) in the in the 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register. The SYSCTRL
masks the oscillator output during the start-up time to ensure that no unstable clock propagates to the
digital logic. The 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator Ready bit (PCLKSR.XOSC32KRDY) in the Power and
Clock Status register is set when the user-selected startup time is over. An interrupt is generated on a
zero-to-one transition of PCLKSR.XOSC32KRDY if the 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator Ready bit
(INTENSET.XOSC32KRDY) in the Interrupt Enable Set Register is set.
As a crystal oscillator usually requires a very long start-up time (up to one second), the 32kHz External
Crystal Oscillator will keep running across resets, except for power-on reset (POR).
XOSC32K can provide two clock outputs when connected to a crystal. The XOSC32K has a 32.768kHz
output enabled by writing a one to the 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator 32kHz Output Enable bit
(XOSC32K.EN32K) in the 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register. XOSC32K.EN32K is only
usable when XIN32 is connected to a crystal, and not when an external digital clock is applied on XIN32.
Note: Do not enter standby mode when an oscillator is in start-up:
Wait for the OSCxRDY bit in SYSCTRL.PCLKSR register to be set before going into standby mode.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
17.6.4. 32kHz Internal Oscillator (OSC32K) Operation
The OSC32K provides a tunable, low-speed and low-power clock source.
The OSC32K can be used as a source for the generic clock generators, as described in the GCLK –
Generic Clock Controller.
The OSC32K is disabled by default. The OSC32K is enabled by writing a one to the 32kHz Internal
Oscillator Enable bit (OSC32K.ENABLE) in the 32kHz Internal Oscillator Control register. It is disabled by
writing a zero to OSC32K.ENABLE. The OSC32K has a 32.768kHz output enabled by writing a one to the
32kHz Internal Oscillator 32kHz Output Enable bit (OSC32K.EN32K).
The frequency of the OSC32K oscillator is controlled by the value in the 32kHz Internal Oscillator
Calibration bits (OSC32K.CALIB) in the 32kHz Internal Oscillator Control register. The OSC32K.CALIB
value must be written by the user. Flash Factory Calibration values are stored in the NVM Software
Calibration Area (refer to NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping). When writing to the Calibration bits,
the user must wait for the PCLKSR.OSC32KRDY bit to go high before the value is committed to the
oscillator.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping on page 38
17.6.5. 32kHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Operation
The OSCULP32K provides a tunable, low-speed and ultra-low-power clock source. The OSCULP32K is
factory-calibrated under typical voltage and temperature conditions. The OSCULP32K should be
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preferred to the OSC32K whenever the power requirements are prevalent over frequency stability and
accuracy.
The OSCULP32K can be used as a source for the generic clock generators, as described in the GCLK –
Generic Clock Controller.
The OSCULP32K is enabled by default after a power-on reset (POR) and will always run except during
POR. The OSCULP32K has a 32.768kHz output and a 1.024kHz output that are always running.
The frequency of the OSCULP32K oscillator is controlled by the value in the 32kHz Ultra Low Power
Internal Oscillator Calibration bits (OSCULP32K.CALIB) in the 32kHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator
Control register. OSCULP32K.CALIB is automatically loaded from Flash Factory Calibration during
startup, and is used to compensate for process variation, as described in the Electrical Characteristics.
The calibration value can be overridden by the user by writing to OSCULP32K.CALIB.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
17.6.6. 8MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC8M) Operation
OSC8M is an internal oscillator operating in open-loop mode and generating an 8MHz frequency. The
OSC8M is factory-calibrated under typical voltage and temperature conditions.
OSC8M is the default clock source that is used after a power-on reset (POR). The OSC8M can be used
as a source for the generic clock generators, as described in the GCLK – Generic Clock Controller.
In order to enable OSC8M, the Oscillator Enable bit in the OSC8M Control register (OSC8M.ENABLE)
must be written to one. OSC8M will not be enabled until OSC8M.ENABLE is set. In order to disable
OSC8M, OSC8M.ENABLE must be written to zero. OSC8M will not be disabled until OSC8M is cleared.
The frequency of the OSC8M oscillator is controlled by the value in the calibration bits (OSC8M.CALIB) in
the OSC8M Control register. CALIB is automatically loaded from Flash Factory Calibration during start-
up, and is used to compensate for process variation, as described in the Electrical Characteristics.
The user can control the oscillation frequency by writing to the Frequency Range (FRANGE) and
Calibration (CALIB) bit groups in the 8MHz RC Oscillator Control register (OSC8M). It is not
recommended to update the FRANGE and CALIB bits when the OSC8M is enabled. As this is in open-
loop mode, the frequency will be voltage, temperature and process dependent. Refer to the Electrical
Characteristics for details.
OSC8M is automatically switched off in certain sleep modes to reduce power consumption, as described
in the PM – Power Manager.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
17.6.7. Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M) Operation
The DFLL48M can operate in both open-loop mode and closed-loop mode. In closed-loop mode, a low-
frequency clock with high accuracy can be used as the reference clock to get high accuracy on the output
clock (CLK_DFLL48M).
The DFLL48M can be used as a source for the generic clock generators, as described in the GCLK –
Generic Clock Controller.
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GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
17.6.7.1. Basic Operation
Open-Loop Operation
After any reset, the open-loop mode is selected. When operating in open-loop mode, the output
frequency of the DFLL48M will be determined by the values written to the DFLL Coarse Value bit group
and the DFLL Fine Value bit group (DFLLVAL.COARSE and DFLLVAL.FINE) in the DFLL Value register.
Using "DFLL48M COARSE CAL" value from NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping in DFLL.COARSE
helps to output a frequency close to 48 MHz.
It is possible to change the values of DFLLVAL.COARSE and DFLLVAL.FINE and thereby the output
frequency of the DFLL48M output clock, CLK_DFLL48M, while the DFLL48M is enabled and in use.
CLK_DFLL48M is ready to be used when PCLKSR.DFLLRDY is set after enabling the DFLL48M.
Related Links
NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping on page 38
Closed-Loop Operation
In closed-loop operation, the output frequency is continuously regulated against a reference clock. Once
the multiplication factor is set, the oscillator fine tuning is automatically adjusted. The DFLL48M must be
correctly configured before closed-loop operation can be enabled. After enabling the DFLL48M, it must be
configured in the following way:
1. Enable and select a reference clock (CLK_DFLL48M_REF). CLK_DFLL48M_REF is Generic Clock
Channel 0 (GCLK_DFLL48M_REF). Refer to GCLK – Generic Clock Controller for details.
2. Select the maximum step size allowed in finding the Coarse and Fine values by writing the
appropriate values to the DFLL Coarse Maximum Step and DFLL Fine Maximum Step bit groups
(DFLLMUL.CSTEP and DFLLMUL.FSTEP) in the DFLL Multiplier register. A small step size will
ensure low overshoot on the output frequency, but will typically result in longer lock times. A high
value might give a large overshoot, but will typically provide faster locking. DFLLMUL.CSTEP and
DFLLMUL.FSTEP should not be higher than 50% of the maximum value of DFLLVAL.COARSE and
DFLLVAL.FINE, respectively.
3. Select the multiplication factor in the DFLL Multiply Factor bit group (DFLLMUL.MUL) in the DFLL
Multiplier register. Care must be taken when choosing DFLLMUL.MUL so that the output frequency
does not exceed the maximum frequency of the DFLL. If the target frequency is below the minimum
frequency of the DFLL48M, the output frequency will be equal to the DFLL minimum frequency.
4. Start the closed loop mode by writing a one to the DFLL Mode Selection bit (DFLLCTRL.MODE) in
the DFLL Control register.
The frequency of CLK_DFLL48M (Fclkdfll48m) is given by:
clkdfll48= DFLLMUL MUL × clkdfll48mref
where Fclkdfll48mref is the frequency of the reference clock (CLK_DFLL48M_REF). DFLLVAL.COARSE and
DFLLVAL.FINE are read-only in closed-loop mode, and are controlled by the frequency tuner to meet user
specified frequency. In closed-loop mode, the value in DFLLVAL.COARSE is used by the frequency tuner
as a starting point for Coarse. Writing DFLLVAL.COARSE to a value close to the final value before
entering closed-loop mode will reduce the time needed to get a lock on Coarse.
Using "DFLL48M COARSE CAL" from NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping for DFLL.COARSE will
start DFLL with a frequency close to 48 MHz.
Following Software sequence should be followed while using the same.
1. load "DFLL48M COARSE CAL" from NVM User Row Mapping in DFLL.COARSE register
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2. Set DFLLCTRL.BPLCKC bit
3. Start DFLL close loop
This procedure will reduce DFLL Lock time to DFLL Fine lock time.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping on page 38
Frequency Locking
The locking of the frequency in closed-loop mode is divided into two stages. In the first, coarse stage, the
control logic quickly finds the correct value for DFLLVAL.COARSE and sets the output frequency to a
value close to the correct frequency. On coarse lock, the DFLL Locked on Coarse Value bit
(PCLKSR.DFLLLOCKC) in the Power and Clocks Status register will be set.
In the second, fine stage, the control logic tunes the value in DFLLVAL.FINE so that the output frequency
is very close to the desired frequency. On fine lock, the DFLL Locked on Fine Value bit
(PCLKSR.DFLLLOCKF) in the Power and Clocks Status register will be set.
Interrupts are generated by both PCLKSR.DFLLLOCKC and PCLKSR.DFLLLOCKF if
INTENSET.DFLLOCKC or INTENSET.DFLLOCKF are written to one.
CLK_DFLL48M is ready to be used when the DFLL Ready bit (PCLKSR.DFLLRDY) in the Power and
Clocks Status register is set, but the accuracy of the output frequency depends on which locks are set.
For lock times, refer to the Electrical Characteristics.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
Frequency Error Measurement
The ratio between CLK_DFLL48M_REF and CLK48M_DFLL is measured automatically when the
DFLL48M is in closed-loop mode. The difference between this ratio and the value in DFLLMUL.MUL is
stored in the DFLL Multiplication Ratio Difference bit group(DFLLVAL.DIFF) in the DFLL Value register.
The relative error on CLK_DFLL48M compared to the target frequency is calculated as follows:
ERROR = DIFF
MUL
Drift Compensation
If the Stable DFLL Frequency bit (DFLLCTRL.STABLE) in the DFLL Control register is zero, the
frequency tuner will automatically compensate for drift in the CLK_DFLL48M without losing either of the
locks. This means that DFLLVAL.FINE can change after every measurement of CLK_DFLL48M.
The DFLLVAL.FINE value overflows or underflows can occur in close loop mode when the clock source
reference drifts or is unstable. This will set the DFLL Out Of Bounds bit (PCLKSR.DFLLOOB) in the
Power and Clocks Status register.
To avoid this error, the reference clock in close loop mode must be stable, an external oscillator is
recommended and internal oscillator forbidden. The better choice is to use an XOSC32K.
Reference Clock Stop Detection
If CLK_DFLL48M_REF stops or is running at a very low frequency (slower than CLK_DFLL48M/(2 *
MULMAX)), the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped bit (PCLKSR.DFLLRCS) in the Power and Clocks Status
register will be set. Detecting a stopped reference clock can take a long time, on the order of 217
CLK_DFLL48M cycles. When the reference clock is stopped, the DFLL48M will operate as if in open-loop
mode. Closed-loop mode operation will automatically resume if the CLK_DFLL48M_REF is restarted. An
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interrupt is generated on a zero-to-one transition on PCLKSR.DFLLRCS if the DFLL Reference Clock
Stopped bit (INTENSET.DFLLRCS) in the Interrupt Enable Set register is set.
17.6.7.2. Additional Features
Dealing with Delay in the DFLL in Closed-Loop Mode
The time from selecting a new CLK_DFLL48M frequency until this frequency is output by the DFLL48M
can be up to several microseconds. If the value in DFLLMUL.MUL is small, this can lead to instability in
the DFLL48M locking mechanism, which can prevent the DFLL48M from achieving locks. To avoid this, a
chill cycle, during which the CLK_DFLL48M frequency is not measured, can be enabled. The chill cycle is
enabled by default, but can be disabled by writing a one to the DFLL Chill Cycle Disable bit
(DFLLCTRL.CCDIS) in the DFLL Control register. Enabling chill cycles might double the lock time.
Another solution to this problem consists of using less strict lock requirements. This is called Quick Lock
(QL), which is also enabled by default, but it can be disabled by writing a one to the Quick Lock Disable
bit (DFLLCTRL.QLDIS) in the DFLL Control register. The Quick Lock might lead to a larger spread in the
output frequency than chill cycles, but the average output frequency is the same.
Wake from Sleep Modes
DFLL48M can optionally reset its lock bits when it is disabled. This is configured by the Lose Lock After
Wake bit (DFLLCTRL.LLAW) in the DFLL Control register. If DFLLCTRL.LLAW is zero, the DFLL48M will
be re-enabled and start running with the same configuration as before being disabled, even if the
reference clock is not available. The locks will not be lost. When the reference clock has restarted, the
Fine tracking will quickly compensate for any frequency drift during sleep if DFLLCTRL.STABLE is zero. If
DFLLCTRL.LLAW is one when the DFLL is turned off, the DFLL48M will lose all its locks, and needs to
regain these through the full lock sequence.
Accuracy
There are three main factors that determine the accuracy of Fclkdfll48m. These can be tuned to obtain
maximum accuracy when fine lock is achieved.
•Fine resolution: The frequency step between two Fine values. This is relatively smaller for high
output frequencies.
•Resolution of the measurement: If the resolution of the measured Fclkdfll48m is low, i.e., the ratio
between the CLK_DFLL48M frequency and the CLK_DFLL48M_REF frequency is small, then the
DFLL48M might lock at a frequency that is lower than the targeted frequency. It is recommended to
use a reference clock frequency of 32kHz or lower to avoid this issue for low target frequencies.
•The accuracy of the reference clock.
17.6.8. 3.3V Brown-Out Detector Operation
The 3.3V BOD monitors the 3.3V VDDANA supply (BOD33). It supports continuous or sampling modes.
The threshold value action (reset the device or generate an interrupt), the Hysteresis configuration, as
well as the enable/disable settings are loaded from Flash User Calibration at startup, and can be
overridden by writing to the corresponding BOD33 register bit groups.
17.6.8.1. 3.3V Brown-Out Detector (BOD33)
The 3.3V Brown-Out Detector (BOD33) monitors the VDDANA supply and compares the voltage with the
brown-out threshold level set in the BOD33 Level bit group (BOD33.LEVEL) in the BOD33 register. The
BOD33 can generate either an interrupt or a reset when VDDANA crosses below the brown-out threshold
level. The BOD33 detection status can be read from the BOD33 Detection bit (PCLKSR.BOD33DET) in
the Power and Clocks Status register.
At start-up or at power-on reset (POR), the BOD33 register values are loaded from the Flash User Row.
Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
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Related Links
NVM User Row Mapping on page 37
17.6.8.2. Continuous Mode
When the BOD33 Mode bit (BOD33.MODE) in the BOD33 register is written to zero and the BOD33 is
enabled, the BOD33 operates in continuous mode. In this mode, the BOD33 is continuously monitoring
the VDDANA supply voltage.
Continuous mode is the default mode for BOD33.
17.6.8.3. Sampling Mode
The sampling mode is a low-power mode where the BOD33 is being repeatedly enabled on a sampling
clock’s ticks. The BOD33 will monitor the supply voltage for a short period of time and then go to a low-
power disabled state until the next sampling clock tick.
Sampling mode is enabled by writing one to BOD33.MODE. The frequency of the clock ticks (Fclksampling)
is controlled by the BOD33 Prescaler Select bit group (BOD33.PSEL) in the BOD33 register.
clksampling =clkprescaler
2PSEL+1
The prescaler signal (Fclkprescaler) is a 1kHz clock, output from the32kHz Ultra Low Power Oscillator,
OSCULP32K.
As the sampling mode clock is different from the APB clock domain, synchronization among the clocks is
necessary. The next figure shows a block diagram of the sampling mode. The BOD33Synchronization
Ready bits (PCLKSR.B33SRDY) in the Power and Clocks Status register show the synchronization ready
status of the synchronizer. Writing attempts to the BOD33 register are ignored while PCLKSR.B33SRDY
is zero.
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The BOD33 Clock Enable bit (BOD33.CEN) in the BOD33 register should always be disabled before
changing the prescaler value. To change the prescaler value for the BOD33 during sampling mode, the
following steps need to be taken:
1. Wait until the PCLKSR.B33SRDY bit is set.
2. Write the selected value to the BOD33.PSEL bit group.
17.6.8.4. Hysteresis
The hysteresis functionality can be used in both continuous and sampling mode. Writing a one to the
BOD33 Hysteresis bit (BOD33.HYST) in the BOD33 register will add hysteresis to the BOD33 threshold
level.
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17.6.9. Voltage Reference System Operation
The Voltage Reference System (VREF) consists of a Bandgap Reference Voltage Generator and a
temperature sensor.
The Bandgap Reference Voltage Generator is factory-calibrated under typical voltage and temperature
conditions.
At reset, the VREF.CAL register value is loaded from Flash Factory Calibration.
The temperature sensor can be used to get an absolute temperature in the temperature range of CMIN to
CMAX degrees Celsius. The sensor will output a linear voltage proportional to the temperature. The
output voltage and temperature range are located in the Electrical Characteristics. To calculate the
temperature from a measured voltage, the following formula can be used:
MIN + Vmes+ VouMAX
temperature
voltage
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
17.6.9.1. User Control of the Voltage Reference System
To enable the temperature sensor, write a one the Temperature Sensor Enable bit (VREF.TSEN) in the
VREF register.
The temperature sensor can be redirected to the ADC for conversion. The Bandgap Reference Voltage
Generator output can also be routed to the ADC if the Bandgap Output Enable bit (VREF.BGOUTEN) in
the VREF register is set.
The Bandgap Reference Voltage Generator output level is determined by the CALIB bit group
(VREF.CALIB) value in the VREF register.The default calibration value can be overridden by the user by
writing to the CALIB bit group.
17.6.10. Voltage Regulator System Operation
The embedded Voltage Regulator (VREG) is an internal voltage regulator that provides the core logic
supply (VDDCORE).
17.6.11. Interrupts
The SYSCTRL has the following interrupt sources:
•XOSCRDY - Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Ready: A “0-to-1” transition on the
PCLKSR.XOSCRDY bit is detected
•XOSC32KRDY - 32kHz Crystal Oscillator Ready: A “0-to-1” transition on the
PCLKSR.XOSC32KRDY bit is detected
•OSC32KRDY - 32kHz Internal Oscillator Ready: A “0-to-1” transition on the PCLKSR.OSC32KRDY
bit is detected
•OSC8MRDY - 8MHz Internal Oscillator Ready: A “0-to-1” transition on the PCLKSR.OSC8MRDY
bit is detected
•DFLLRDY - DFLL48M Ready: A “0-to-1” transition on the PCLKSR.DFLLRDY bit is detected
•DFLLOOB - DFLL48M Out Of Boundaries: A “0-to-1” transition on the PCLKSR.DFLLOOB bit is
detected
•DFLLLOCKF - DFLL48M Fine Lock: A “0-to-1” transition on the PCLKSR.DFLLLOCKF bit is
detected
•DFLLLOCKC - DFLL48M Coarse Lock: A “0-to-1” transition on the PCLKSR.DFLLLOCKC bit is
detected
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•DFLLRCS - DFLL48M Reference Clock has Stopped: A “0-to-1” transition on the
PCLKSR.DFLLRCS bit is detected
•BOD33RDY - BOD33 Ready: A “0-to-1” transition on the PCLKSR.BOD33RDY bit is detected
•BOD33DET - BOD33 Detection: A “0-to-1” transition on the PCLKSR.BOD33DET bit is detected.
This is an asynchronous interrupt and can be used to wake-up the device from any sleep mode.
•B33SRDY - BOD33 Synchronization Ready: A “0-to-1” transition on the PCLKSR.B33SRDY bit is
detected
Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status
and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and
disabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An
interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the
SYSCTRL is reset. See Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register for details on how to clear
interrupt flags.
All interrupt requests from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined
interrupt request to the NVIC. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details. The user must read
the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.
Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated. Refer to Nested Vector
Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
17.6.12. Synchronization
Due to the multiple clock domains, values in the DFLL48M control registers need to be synchronized to
other clock domains. The status of this synchronization can be read from the Power and Clocks Status
register (PCLKSR). Before writing to any of the DFLL48M control registers, the user must check that the
DFLL Ready bit (PCLKSR.DFLLRDY) in PCLKSR is set to one. When this bit is set, the DFLL48M can be
configured and CLK_DFLL48M is ready to be used. Any write to any of the DFLL48M control registers
while DFLLRDY is zero will be ignored. An interrupt is generated on a zero-to-one transition of DFLLRDY
if the DFLLRDY bit (INTENSET.DFLLDY) in the Interrupt Enable Set register is set.
In order to read from any of the DFLL48M configuration registers, the user must request a read
synchronization by writing a one to DFLLSYNC.READREQ. The registers can be read only when
PCLKSR.DFLLRDY is set. If DFLLSYNC.READREQ is not written before a read, a synchronization will
be started, and the bus will be halted until the synchronization is complete. Reading the DFLL48M
registers when the DFLL48M is disabled will not halt the bus.
The prescaler counter used to trigger one-shot brown-out detections also operates asynchronously from
the peripheral bus. As a consequence, the prescaler registers require synchronization when written or
read. The synchronization results in a delay from when the initialization of the write or read operation
begins until the operation is complete.
The write-synchronization is triggered by a write to the BOD33 control register. The Synchronization
Ready bit (PCLKSR.B33SRDY) in the PCLKSR register will be cleared when the write-synchronization
starts and set when the write-synchronization is complete. When the write-synchronization is ongoing
(PCLKSR.B33SRDYis zero), an attempt to do any of the following will cause the peripheral bus to stall
until the synchronization is complete:
•Writing to the BOD33control register
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•Reading the BOD33 control register that was written
The user can either poll PCLKSR.B33SRDY or use the INTENSET.B33SRDY interrupts to check when
the synchronization is complete. It is also possible to perform the next read/write operation and wait, as
this next operation will be completed after the ongoing read/write operation is synchronized.
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17.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
INTENCLR
7:0 DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY OSC8MRDY OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRD
YXOSCRDY
0x01 15:8 B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY DFLLRCS
0x02 23:16
0x03 31:24
0x04
INTENSET
7:0 DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY OSC8MRDY OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRD
YXOSCRDY
0x05 15:8 B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY DFLLRCS
0x06 23:16
0x07 31:24
0x08
INTFLAG
7:0 DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY OSC8MRDY OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRD
YXOSCRDY
0x09 15:8 [3:0] B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY DFLLRCS
0x0A 23:16 [11:4]
0x0B 31:24 [19:12]
0x0C
PCLKSR
7:0 DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY OSC8MRDY OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRD
YXOSCRDY
0x0D 15:8 B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY DFLLRCS
0x0E 23:16
0x0F 31:24
0x10
XOSC
7:0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY XTALEN ENABLE
0x11 15:8 STARTUP[3:0] AMPGC GAIN[2:0]
0x12
...
0x13
Reserved
0x14
XOSC32K
7:0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY AAMPEN EN32K XTALEN ENABLE
0x15 15:8 WRTLOCK STARTUP[2:0]
0x16
...
0x17
Reserved
0x18
OSC32K
7:0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY EN32K ENABLE
0x19 15:8 WRTLOCK STARTUP[2:0]
0x1A 23:16 CALIB[6:0]
0x1B 31:24
0x1C OSCULP32K 7:0 WRTLOCK CALIB[4:0]
0x1D
...
0x1F
Reserved
0x20
OSC8M
7:0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY ENABLE
0x21 15:8 PRESC[1:0]
0x22 23:16 CALIB[7:0]
0x23 31:24 FRANGE[1:0] CALIB[11:8]
0x24
DFLLCTRL
7:0 ONDEMAND LLAW STABLE MODE ENABLE
0x25 15:8 QLDIS CCDIS
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Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x26
...
0x27
Reserved
0x28
DFLLVAL
7:0 FINE[7:0]
0x29 15:8 COARSE[5:0] FINE[9:8]
0x2A 23:16 DIFF[7:0]
0x2B 31:24 DIFF[15:8]
0x2C
DFLLMUL
7:0 MUL[7:0]
0x2D 15:8 MUL[15:8]
0x2E 23:16 FSTEP[7:0]
0x2F 31:24 CSTEP[5:0] FSTEP[9:8]
0x30 DFLLSYNC 7:0 READREQ
0x31
...
0x33
Reserved
0x34
BOD33
7:0 RUNSTDBY ACTION[1:0] HYST ENABLE
0x35 15:8 PSEL[3:0] CEN MODE
0x36 23:16 LEVEL[5:0]
0x37 31:24
0x38
...
0x3B
Reserved
0x3C
VREG
7:0 RUNSTDBY
0x3D 15:8 FORCELDO
0x3E
...
0x3F
Reserved
0x40
VREF
7:0 BGOUTEN TSEN
0x41 15:8
0x42 23:16 CALIB[7:0]
0x43 31:24 CALIB[10:8]
17.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the
"Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
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17.8.1. Interrupt Enable Clear
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY DFLLRCS
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY OSC8MRDY OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRDY XOSCRDY
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 11 – B33SRDY: BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables
the BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be
generated when the BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 10 – BOD33DET: BOD33 Detection Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the BOD33 Detection Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the BOD33
Detection interrupt.
Value Description
0 The BOD33 Detection interrupt is disabled.
1 The BOD33 Detection interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the BOD33 Detection Interrupt flag is set.
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Bit 9 – BOD33RDY: BOD33 Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the BOD33 Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the BOD33
Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The BOD33 Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The BOD33 Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
BOD33 Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 8 – DFLLRCS: DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt Enable bit, which disables
the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt.
Value Description
0 The DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be
generated when the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 7 – DFLLLCKC: DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DFLL
Lock Coarse interrupt.
Value Description
0 The DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 6 – DFLLLCKF: DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DFLL Lock
Fine interrupt.
Value Description
0 The DFLL Lock Fine interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Lock Fine interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 5 – DFLLOOB: DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DFLL
Out Of Bounds interrupt.
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Value Description
0 The DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated
when the DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 4 – DFLLRDY: DFLL Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the DFLL Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DFLL Ready
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The DFLL Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
DFLL Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 3 – OSC8MRDY: OSC8M Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the OSC8M Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the OSC8M
Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The OSC8M Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The OSC8M Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
OSC8M Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 2 – OSC32KRDY: OSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the OSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the OSC32K
Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The OSC32K Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The OSC32K Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the OSC32K Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 1 – XOSC32KRDY: XOSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the XOSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the XOSC32K
Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The XOSC32K Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The XOSC32K Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the XOSC32K Ready Interrupt flag is set.
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Bit 0 – XOSCRDY: XOSC Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the XOSC Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the XOSC Ready
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The XOSC Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The XOSC Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
XOSC Ready Interrupt flag is set.
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17.8.2. Interrupt Enable Set
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY DFLLRCS
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY OSC8MRDY OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRDY XOSCRDY
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 11 – B33SRDY: BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the
BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be
generated when the BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 10 – BOD33DET: BOD33 Detection Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the BOD33 Detection Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the BOD33
Detection interrupt.
Value Description
0 The BOD33 Detection interrupt is disabled.
1 The BOD33 Detection interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the BOD33 Detection Interrupt flag is set.
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Bit 9 – BOD33RDY: BOD33 Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the BOD33 Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the BOD33 Ready
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The BOD33 Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The BOD33 Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
BOD33 Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 8 – DFLLRCS: DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt Enable bit, which enables
the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt.
Value Description
0 The DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be
generated when the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 7 – DFLLLCKC: DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DFLL Lock
Coarse interrupt.
Value Description
0 The DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 6 – DFLLLCKF: DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, disable the DFLL Lock
Fine interrupt and set the corresponding interrupt request.
Value Description
0 The DFLL Lock Fine interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Lock Fine interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 5 – DFLLOOB: DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DFLL Out
Of Bounds interrupt.
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Value Description
0 The DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated
when the DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 4 – DFLLRDY: DFLL Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the DFLL Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DFLL Ready
interrupt and set the corresponding interrupt request.
Value Description
0 The DFLL Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The DFLL Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
DFLL Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 3 – OSC8MRDY: OSC8M Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the OSC8M Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the OSC8M Ready
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The OSC8M Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The OSC8M Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
OSC8M Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 2 – OSC32KRDY: OSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the OSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the OSC32K
Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The OSC32K Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The OSC32K Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the OSC32K Ready Interrupt flag is set.
Bit 1 – XOSC32KRDY: XOSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the XOSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the XOSC32K
Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The XOSC32K Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The XOSC32K Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when
the XOSC32K Ready Interrupt flag is set.
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Bit 0 – XOSCRDY: XOSC Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the XOSC Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the XOSC Ready
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The XOSC Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The XOSC Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
XOSC Ready Interrupt flag is set.
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17.8.3. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
[19:12]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
[11:4]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
[3:0] B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY DFLLRCS
Access R R R R R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY OSC8MRDY OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRDY XOSCRDY
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:12 – [19:0]: Reserved
These bits are unused and reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, always write
these bits to zero when this register is written. These bits will always return zero when read.
Bit 11 – B33SRDY: BOD33 Synchronization Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the BOD33 Synchronization Ready bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.B33SRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.B33SRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt flag
Bit 10 – BOD33DET: BOD33 Detection
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the BOD33 Detection bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.BOD33DET) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.BOD33DET is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the BOD33 Detection interrupt flag.
Bit 9 – BOD33RDY: BOD33 Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
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This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the BOD33 Ready bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.BOD33RDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.BOD33RDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the BOD33 Ready interrupt flag.
Bit 8 – DFLLRCS: DFLL Reference Clock Stopped
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.DFLLRCS) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLRCS is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt flag.
Bit 7 – DFLLLCKC: DFLL Lock Coarse
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the DFLL Lock Coarse bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.DFLLLCKC) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLLCKC is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt flag.
Bit 6 – DFLLLCKF: DFLL Lock Fine
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the DFLL Lock Fine bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.DFLLLCKF) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLLCKF is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the DFLL Lock Fine interrupt flag.
Bit 5 – DFLLOOB: DFLL Out Of Bounds
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the DFLL Out Of Bounds bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.DFLLOOB) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLOOB is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt flag.
Bit 4 – DFLLRDY: DFLL Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the DFLL Ready bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.DFLLRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the DFLL Ready interrupt flag.
Bit 3 – OSC8MRDY: OSC8M Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
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This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the OSC8M Ready bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.OSC8MRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.OSC8MRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the OSC8M Ready interrupt flag.
Bit 2 – OSC32KRDY: OSC32K Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the OSC32K Ready bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.OSC32KRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.OSC32KRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the OSC32K Ready interrupt flag.
Bit 1 – XOSC32KRDY: XOSC32K Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the XOSC32K Ready bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.XOSC32KRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.XOSC32KRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the XOSC32K Ready interrupt flag.
Bit 0 – XOSCRDY: XOSC Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the XOSC Ready bit in the Status register
(PCLKSR.XOSCRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.XOSCRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the XOSC Ready interrupt flag.
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17.8.4. Power and Clocks Status
Name: PCLKSR
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY DFLLRCS
Access R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY OSC8MRDY OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRDY XOSCRDY
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 11 – B33SRDY: BOD33 Synchronization Ready
Value Description
0 BOD33 synchronization is complete.
1 BOD33 synchronization is ongoing.
Bit 10 – BOD33DET: BOD33 Detection
Value Description
0 No BOD33 detection.
1 BOD33 has detected that the I/O power supply is going below the BOD33 reference value.
Bit 9 – BOD33RDY: BOD33 Ready
Value Description
0 BOD33 is not ready.
1 BOD33 is ready.
Bit 8 – DFLLRCS: DFLL Reference Clock Stopped
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Value Description
0 DFLL reference clock is running.
1 DFLL reference clock has stopped.
Bit 7 – DFLLLCKC: DFLL Lock Coarse
Value Description
0 No DFLL coarse lock detected.
1 DFLL coarse lock detected.
Bit 6 – DFLLLCKF: DFLL Lock Fine
Value Description
0 No DFLL fine lock detected.
1 DFLL fine lock detected.
Bit 5 – DFLLOOB: DFLL Out Of Bounds
Value Description
0 No DFLL Out Of Bounds detected.
1 DFLL Out Of Bounds detected.
Bit 4 – DFLLRDY: DFLL Ready
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization is ongoing.
1 The Synchronization is complete.
Bit 3 – OSC8MRDY: OSC8M Ready
Value Description
0 OSC8M is not ready.
1 OSC8M is stable and ready to be used as a clock source.
Bit 2 – OSC32KRDY: OSC32K Ready
Value Description
0 OSC32K is not ready.
1 OSC32K is stable and ready to be used as a clock source.
Bit 1 – XOSC32KRDY: XOSC32K Ready
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Value Description
0 XOSC32K is not ready.
1 XOSC32K is stable and ready to be used as a clock source.
Bit 0 – XOSCRDY: XOSC Ready
Value Description
0 XOSC is not ready.
1 XOSC is stable and ready to be used as a clock source.
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17.8.5. External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator (XOSC) Control
Name: XOSC
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x0080
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
STARTUP[3:0] AMPGC GAIN[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY XTALEN ENABLE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 0 0 0
Bits 15:12 – STARTUP[3:0]: Start-Up Time
These bits select start-up time for the oscillator according to the table below.
The OSCULP32K oscillator is used to clock the start-up counter.
STARTUP[3:0] Number of OSCULP32K
Clock Cycles
Number of XOSC
Clock Cycles
Approximate Equivalent
Time(1)(2)(3)
0x0 1 3 31μs
0x1 2 3 61μs
0x2 4 3 122μs
0x3 8 3 244μs
0x4 16 3 488μs
0x5 32 3 977μs
0x6 64 3 1953μs
0x7 128 3 3906μs
0x8 256 3 7813μs
0x9 512 3 15625μs
0xA 1024 3 31250μs
0xB 2048 3 62500μs
0xC 4096 3 125000μs
0xD 8192 3 250000μs
0xE 16384 3 500000μs
0xF 32768 3 1000000μs
Note:
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1. Number of cycles for the start-up counter
2. Number of cycles for the synchronization delay, before PCLKSR.XOSCRDY is set.
3. Actual start-up time is n OSCULP32K cycles + 3 XOSC cycles, but given the time neglects the 3
XOSC cycles.
Bit 11 – AMPGC: Automatic Amplitude Gain Control
This bit must be set only after the XOSC has settled, indicated by the XOSC Ready flag in the PCLKSR
register (PCLKSR.XOSCRDY).
Value Description
0 The automatic amplitude gain control is disabled.
1 The automatic amplitude gain control is enabled. Amplitude gain will be automatically
adjusted during Crystal Oscillator operation.
Bits 10:8 – GAIN[2:0]: Oscillator Gain
These bits select the gain for the oscillator. The listed maximum frequencies are recommendations, and
might vary based on capacitive load and crystal characteristics. Setting this bit group has no effect when
the Automatic Amplitude Gain Control is active.
GAIN[2:0] Recommended Max Frequency
0x0 2MHz
0x1 4MHz
0x2 8MHz
0x3 16MHz
0x4 30MHz
0x5-0x7 Reserved
Bit 7 – ONDEMAND: On Demand Control
The On Demand operation mode allows an oscillator to be enabled or disabled, depending on peripheral
clock requests.
In On Demand operation mode, i.e., if the XOSC.ONDEMAND bit has been previously written to one, the
oscillator will be running only when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the
oscillator s clock source, the oscillator will be in a disabled state.
If On Demand is disabled, the oscillator will always be running when enabled.
In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active if the XOSC.RUNSTDBY bit is one. If
XOSC.RUNSTDBY is zero, the oscillator is disabled.
Value Description
0 The oscillator is always on, if enabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the oscillator to be used as a clock
source. The oscillator is disabled if no peripheral is requesting the clock source.
Bit 6 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit controls how the XOSC behaves during standby sleep mode:
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Value Description
0 The oscillator is disabled in standby sleep mode.
1 The oscillator is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If XOSC.ONDEMAND is one, the clock
source will be running when a peripheral is requesting the clock. If XOSC.ONDEMAND is
zero, the clock source will always be running in standby sleep mode.
Bit 2 – XTALEN: Crystal Oscillator Enable
This bit controls the connections between the I/O pads and the external clock or crystal oscillator:
Value Description
0 External clock connected on XIN. XOUT can be used as general-purpose I/O.
1 Crystal connected to XIN/XOUT.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Oscillator Enable
Value Description
0 The oscillator is disabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled.
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17.8.6. 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K) Control
Name: XOSC32K
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x0080
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
WRTLOCK STARTUP[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY AAMPEN EN32K XTALEN ENABLE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 12 – WRTLOCK: Write Lock
This bit locks the XOSC32K register for future writes to fix the XOSC32K configuration.
Value Description
0 The XOSC32K configuration is not locked.
1 The XOSC32K configuration is locked.
Bits 10:8 – STARTUP[2:0]: Oscillator Start-Up Time
These bits select the start-up time for the oscillator.
The OSCULP32K oscillator is used to clock the start-up counter.
Table 17-3. Start-Up Time for 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator
STARTUP[2:0] Number of OSCULP32K
Clock Cycles
Number of XOSC32K
Clock Cycles
Approximate Equivalent
Time
(OSCULP = 32kHz)(1)(2)(3)
0x0 1 3 122μs
0x1 32 3 1068μs
0x2 2048 3 62592μs
0x3 4096 3 125092μs
0x4 16384 3 500092μs
0x5 32768 3 1000092μs
0x6 65536 3 2000092μs
0x7 131072 3 4000092μs
Notes: 1. Number of cycles for the start-up counter.
2. Number of cycles for the synchronization delay, before PCLKSR.XOSC32KRDY is set.
3. Start-up time is n OSCULP32K cycles + 3 XOSC32K cycles.
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Bit 7 – ONDEMAND: On Demand Control
The On Demand operation mode allows an oscillator to be enabled or disabled depending on peripheral
clock requests.
In On Demand operation mode, i.e., if the ONDEMAND bit has been previously written to one, the
oscillator will only be running when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the
oscillator s clock source, the oscillator will be in a disabled state.
If On Demand is disabled the oscillator will always be running when enabled.
In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active if the XOSC32K.RUNSTDBY bit is one. If
XOSC32K.RUNSTDBY is zero, the oscillator is disabled.
Value Description
0 The oscillator is always on, if enabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the oscillator to be used as a clock
source. The oscillator is disabled if no peripheral is requesting the clock source.
Bit 6 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit controls how the XOSC32K behaves during standby sleep mode:
Value Description
0 The oscillator is disabled in standby sleep mode.
1 The oscillator is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If XOSC32K.ONDEMAND is one, the
clock source will be running when a peripheral is requesting the clock. If
XOSC32K.ONDEMAND is zero, the clock source will always be running in standby sleep
mode.
Bit 5 – AAMPEN: Automatic Amplitude Control Enable
Value Description
0 The automatic amplitude control for the crystal oscillator is disabled.
1 The automatic amplitude control for the crystal oscillator is enabled.
Bit 3 – EN32K: 32kHz Output Enable
This bit controls the connections between the I/O pads and the external clock or crystal oscillator:
Value Description
0 The 32kHz output is disabled.
1 The 32kHz output is enabled.
Bit 2 – XTALEN: Crystal Oscillator Enable
This bit controls the connections between the I/O pads and the external clock or crystal oscillator:
Value Description
0 External clock connected on XIN32. XOUT32 can be used as general-purpose I/O.
1 Crystal connected to XIN32/XOUT32.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Oscillator Enable
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Value Description
0 The oscillator is disabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled.
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17.8.7. 32kHz Internal Oscillator (OSC32K) Control
Name: OSC32K
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x003F0080
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CALIB[6:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
WRTLOCK STARTUP[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY EN32K ENABLE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 0 0 0
Bits 22:16 – CALIB[6:0]: Oscillator Calibration
These bits control the oscillator calibration.
This value must be written by the user.
Factory calibration values can be loaded from the non-volatile memory.
Bit 12 – WRTLOCK: Write Lock
This bit locks the OSC32K register for future writes to fix the OSC32K configuration.
Value Description
0 The OSC32K configuration is not locked.
1 The OSC32K configuration is locked.
Bits 10:8 – STARTUP[2:0]: Oscillator Start-Up Time
These bits select start-up time for the oscillator.
The OSCULP32K oscillator is used as input clock to the startup counter.
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Table 17-4. Start-Up Time for 32kHz Internal Oscillator
STARTUP[2:0] Number of OSC32K clock cycles Approximate Equivalent Time
(OSCULP= 32 kHz)(1)(2)(3)
0x0 3 92μs
0x1 4 122μs
0x2 6 183μs
0x3 10 305μs
0x4 18 549μs
0x5 34 1038μs
0x6 66 2014μs
0x7 130 3967μs
Notes: 1. Number of cycles for the start-up counter.
2. Number of cycles for the synchronization delay, before PCLKSR.OSC32KRDY is set.
3. Start-up time is n OSC32K cycles + 2 OSC32K cycles.
Bit 7 – ONDEMAND: On Demand Control
The On Demand operation mode allows an oscillator to be enabled or disabled depending on peripheral
clock requests.
In On Demand operation mode, i.e., if the ONDEMAND bit has been previously written to one, the
oscillator will only be running when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the
oscillator s clock source, the oscillator will be in a disabled state.
If On Demand is disabled the oscillator will always be running when enabled.
In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active if the OSC32K.RUNSTDBY bit is one. If
OSC32K.RUNSTDBY is zero, the oscillator is disabled.
Value Description
0 The oscillator is always on, if enabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the oscillator to be used as a clock
source. The oscillator is disabled if no peripheral is requesting the clock source.
Bit 6 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit controls how the OSC32K behaves during standby sleep mode:
Value Description
0 The oscillator is disabled in standby sleep mode.
1 The oscillator is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If OSC32K.ONDEMAND is one, the
clock source will be running when a peripheral is requesting the clock. If
OSC32K.ONDEMAND is zero, the clock source will always be running in standby sleep
mode.
Bit 2 – EN32K: 32kHz Output Enable
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Value Description
0 The 32kHz output is disabled.
1 The 32kHz output is enabled.
0 The oscillator is disabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Oscillator Enable
Value Description
0 The oscillator is disabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled.
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17.8.8. 32kHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Control
Name: OSCULP32K
Offset: 0x1C
Reset: 0xXX
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WRTLOCK CALIB[4:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 – WRTLOCK: Write Lock
This bit locks the OSCULP32K register for future writes to fix the OSCULP32K configuration.
Value Description
0 The OSCULP32K configuration is not locked.
1 The OSCULP32K configuration is locked.
Bits 4:0 – CALIB[4:0]: Oscillator Calibration
These bits control the oscillator calibration.
These bits are loaded from Flash Calibration at startup.
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17.8.9. 8MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC8M) Control
Name: OSC8M
Offset: 0x20
Reset: 0xXXXX0382
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
FRANGE[1:0] CALIB[11:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CALIB[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PRESC[1:0]
Access R/W R/W
Reset 1 1
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY ENABLE
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 0 1
Bits 31:30 – FRANGE[1:0]: Oscillator Frequency Range
These bits control the oscillator frequency range according to the table below. These bits are loaded from
Flash Calibration at startup.
FRANGE[1:0] Description
0x0 4 to 6MHz
0x1 6 to 8MHz
0x2 8 to 11MHz
0x3 11 to 15MHz
Bits 27:16 – CALIB[11:0]: Oscillator Calibration
These bits control the oscillator calibration. The calibration field is split in two:
CALIB[11:6] is for temperature calibration
CALIB[5:0] is for overall process calibration
These bits are loaded from Flash Calibration at startup.
Bits 9:8 – PRESC[1:0]: Oscillator Prescaler
These bits select the oscillator prescaler factor setting according to the table below.
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PRESC[1:0] Description
0x0 1
0x1 2
0x2 4
0x3 8
Bit 7 – ONDEMAND: On Demand Control
The On Demand operation mode allows an oscillator to be enabled or disabled depending on peripheral
clock requests.
In On Demand operation mode, i.e., if the ONDEMAND bit has been previously written to one, the
oscillator will only be running when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the
oscillator s clock source, the oscillator will be in a disabled state.
If On Demand is disabled the oscillator will always be running when enabled.
In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active if the OSC8M.RUNSTDBY bit is one. If
OSC8M.RUNSTDBY is zero, the oscillator is disabled.
Value Description
0 The oscillator is always on, if enabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the oscillator to be used as a clock
source. The oscillator is disabled if no peripheral is requesting the clock source.
Bit 6 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit controls how the OSC8M behaves during standby sleep mode:
Value Description
0 The oscillator is disabled in standby sleep mode.
1 The oscillator is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If OSC8M.ONDEMAND is one, the
clock source will be running when a peripheral is requesting the clock. If
OSC8M.ONDEMAND is zero, the clock source will always be running in standby sleep
mode.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Oscillator Enable
The user must ensure that the OSC8M is fully disabled before enabling it, and that the OSC8M is fully
enabled before disabling it by reading OSC8M.ENABLE.
Value Description
0 The oscillator is disabled or being enabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled or being disabled.
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17.8.10. DFLL48M Control
Name: DFLLCTRL
Offset: 0x24
Reset: 0x0080
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
QLDIS CCDIS
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ONDEMAND LLAW STABLE MODE ENABLE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 0 0 0 0
Bit 9 – QLDIS: Quick Lock Disable
Value Description
0 Quick Lock is enabled.
1 Quick Lock is disabled.
Bit 8 – CCDIS: Chill Cycle Disable
Value Description
0 Chill Cycle is enabled.
1 Chill Cycle is disabled.
Bit 7 – ONDEMAND: On Demand Control
The On Demand operation mode allows an oscillator to be enabled or disabled depending on peripheral
clock requests.
In On Demand operation mode, i.e., if the ONDEMAND bit has been previously written to one, the
oscillator will only be running when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the
oscillator s clock source, the oscillator will be in a disabled state.
If On Demand is disabled the oscillator will always be running when enabled.
In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active if the DFLLCTRL.RUNSTDBY bit is one. If
DFLLCTRL.RUNSTDBY is zero, the oscillator is disabled.
Value Description
0 The oscillator is always on, if enabled.
1 The oscillator is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the oscillator to be used as a clock
source. The oscillator is disabled if no peripheral is requesting the clock source.
Bit 4 – LLAW: Lose Lock After Wake
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Value Description
0 Locks will not be lost after waking up from sleep modes if the DFLL clock has been stopped.
1 Locks will be lost after waking up from sleep modes if the DFLL clock has been stopped.
Bit 3 – STABLE: Stable DFLL Frequency
Value Description
0 FINE calibration tracks changes in output frequency.
1 FINE calibration register value will be fixed after a fine lock.
Bit 2 – MODE: Operating Mode Selection
Value Description
0 The DFLL operates in open-loop operation.
1 The DFLL operates in closed-loop operation.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: DFLL Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from updating the register until the peripheral is enabled/disabled.
The value written to DFLLCTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately after written.
Value Description
0 The DFLL oscillator is disabled.
1 The DFLL oscillator is enabled.
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17.8.11. DFLL48M Value
Name: DFLLVAL
Offset: 0x28
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Read-Synchronized, Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DIFF[15:8]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DIFF[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
COARSE[5:0] FINE[9:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FINE[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:16 – DIFF[15:0]: Multiplication Ratio Difference
In closed-loop mode (DFLLCTRL.MODE is written to one), this bit group indicates the difference between
the ideal number of DFLL cycles and the counted number of cycles. This value is not updated in open-
loop mode, and should be considered invalid in that case.
Bits 15:10 – COARSE[5:0]: Coarse Value
Set the value of the Coarse Calibration register. In closed-loop mode, this field is read-only.
Bits 9:0 – FINE[9:0]: Fine Value
Set the value of the Fine Calibration register. In closed-loop mode, this field is read-only.
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17.8.12. DFLL48M Multiplier
Name: DFLLMUL
Offset: 0x2C
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CSTEP[5:0] FSTEP[9:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
FSTEP[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
MUL[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MUL[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:26 – CSTEP[5:0]: Coarse Maximum Step
This bit group indicates the maximum step size allowed during coarse adjustment in closed-loop mode.
When adjusting to a new frequency, the expected output frequency overshoot depends on this step size.
Bits 25:16 – FSTEP[9:0]: Fine Maximum Step
This bit group indicates the maximum step size allowed during fine adjustment in closed-loop mode.
When adjusting to a new frequency, the expected output frequency overshoot depends on this step size.
Bits 15:0 – MUL[15:0]: DFLL Multiply Factor
This field determines the ratio of the CLK_DFLL output frequency to the CLK_DFLL_REF input frequency.
Writing to the MUL bits will cause locks to be lost and the fine calibration value to be reset to its midpoint.
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17.8.13. DFLL48M Synchronization
Name: DFLLSYNC
Offset: 0x30
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
READREQ
Access W
Reset 0
Bit 7 – READREQ: Read Request
To be able to read the current value of DFLLVAL in closed-loop mode, this bit should be written to one.
The updated value is available in DFLLVAL when PCLKSR.DFLLRDY is set.
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17.8.14. 3.3V Brown-Out Detector (BOD33) Control
Name: BOD33
Offset: 0x34
Reset: 0x00XX00XX
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
LEVEL[5:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PSEL[3:0] CEN MODE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RUNSTDBY ACTION[1:0] HYST ENABLE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 21:16 – LEVEL[5:0]: BOD33 Threshold Level
This field sets the triggering voltage threshold for the BOD33. See the Electrical Characteristics for actual
voltage levels. Note that any change to the LEVEL field of the BOD33 register should be done when the
BOD33 is disabled in order to avoid spurious resets or interrupts.
These bits are loaded from Flash User Row at start-up. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more
details.
Bits 15:12 – PSEL[3:0]: Prescaler Select
Selects the prescaler divide-by output for the BOD33 sampling mode according to the table below. The
input clock comes from the OSCULP32K 1kHz output.
PSEL[3:0] Name Description
0x0 DIV2 Divide clock by 2
0x1 DIV4 Divide clock by 4
0x2 DIV8 Divide clock by 8
0x3 DIV16 Divide clock by 16
0x4 DIV32 Divide clock by 32
0x5 DIV64 Divide clock by 64
0x6 DIV128 Divide clock by 128
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PSEL[3:0] Name Description
0x7 DIV256 Divide clock by 256
0x8 DIV512 Divide clock by 512
0x9 DIV1K Divide clock by 1024
0xA DIV2K Divide clock by 2048
0xB DIV4K Divide clock by 4096
0xC DIV8K Divide clock by 8192
0xD DIV16K Divide clock by 16384
0xE DIV32K Divide clock by 32768
0xF DIV64K Divide clock by 65536
Bit 9 – CEN: Clock Enable
Writing a zero to this bit will stop the BOD33 sampling clock.
Writing a one to this bit will start the BOD33 sampling clock.
Value Description
0 The BOD33 sampling clock is either disabled and stopped, or enabled but not yet stable.
1 The BOD33 sampling clock is either enabled and stable, or disabled but not yet stopped.
Bit 8 – MODE: Operation Mode
Value Description
0 The BOD33 operates in continuous mode.
1 The BOD33 operates in sampling mode.
Bit 6 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
Value Description
0 The BOD33 is disabled in standby sleep mode.
1 The BOD33 is enabled in standby sleep mode.
Bits 4:3 – ACTION[1:0]: BOD33 Action
These bits are used to select the BOD33 action when the supply voltage crosses below the BOD33
threshold.
These bits are loaded from Flash User Row at start-up.
ACTION[1:0] Name Description
0x0 NONE No action
0x1 RESET The BOD33 generates a reset
0x2 INTERRUPT The BOD33 generates an interrupt
0x3 Reserved
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Bit 2 – HYST: Hysteresis
This bit indicates whether hysteresis is enabled for the BOD33 threshold voltage:
This bit is loaded from Flash User Row at start-up. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
Value Description
0 No hysteresis.
1 Hysteresis enabled.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
This bit is loaded from Flash User Row at startup. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
Value Description
0 BOD33 is disabled.
1 BOD33 is enabled.
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17.8.15. Voltage Regulator System (VREG) Control
Name: VREG
Offset: 0x3C
Reset: 0x0X00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
FORCELDO
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RUNSTDBY
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 13 – FORCELDO: Force LDO Voltage Regulator
Value Description
0 The voltage regulator is in low power and low drive configuration in standby sleep mode.
1 The voltage regulator is in low power and high drive configuration in standby sleep mode.
Bit 6 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
Value Description
0 The voltage regulator is in low power configuration in standby sleep mode.
1 The voltage regulator is in normal configuration in standby sleep mode.
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17.8.16. Voltage References System (VREF) Control
Name: VREF
Offset: 0x40
Reset: 0x0XXX0000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CALIB[10:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CALIB[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BGOUTEN TSEN
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bits 26:16 – CALIB[10:0]: Bandgap Voltage Generator Calibration
These bits are used to calibrate the output level of the bandgap voltage reference. These bits are loaded
from Flash Calibration Row at startup.
Bit 2 – BGOUTEN: Bandgap Output Enable
Value Description
0 The bandgap output is not available as an ADC input channel.
1 The bandgap output is routed to an ADC input channel.
Bit 1 – TSEN: Temperature Sensor Enable
Value Description
0 Temperature sensor is disabled.
1 Temperature sensor is enabled and routed to an ADC input channel.
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18. WDT – Watchdog Timer
18.1. Overview
The Watchdog Timer (WDT) is a system function for monitoring correct program operation. It makes it
possible to recover from error situations such as runaway or deadlocked code. The WDT is configured to
a predefined time-out period, and is constantly running when enabled. If the WDT is not cleared within the
time-out period, it will issue a system reset. An early-warning interrupt is available to indicate an
upcoming watchdog time-out condition.
The window mode makes it possible to define a time slot (or window) inside the total time-out period
during which the WDT must be cleared. If the WDT is cleared outside this window, either too early or too
late, a system reset will be issued. Compared to the normal mode, this can also catch situations where a
code error causes the WDT to be cleared frequently.
When enabled, the WDT will run in active mode and all sleep modes. It is asynchronous and runs from a
CPU-independent clock source. The WDT will continue operation and issue a system reset or interrupt
even if the main clocks fail.
18.2. Features
•Issues a system reset if the Watchdog Timer is not cleared before its time-out period
•Early Warning interrupt generation
•Asynchronous operation from dedicated oscillator
•Two types of operation:
–Normal mode
–Window mode
•Selectable time-out periods
–From 8 cycles to 16,000 cycles in normal mode
–From 16 cycles to 32,000 cycles in window mode
•Always-on capability
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18.3. Block Diagram
Figure 18-1. WDT Block Diagram
GCLK_WDT COUNT
Reset
PER/WINDOW/EWOFFSET
0
CLEAR
0xA5
Early Warning Interrupt
18.4. Signal Description
Not applicable.
18.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
18.5.1. I/O Lines
Not applicable.
18.5.2. Power Management
The WDT can continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The
WDT interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. The events can trigger other
operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
18.5.3. Clocks
The WDT bus clock (CLK_WDT_APB) is enabled by default, and can be enabled and disabled in the
Power Manager. Refer to PM – Power Manager for details.
A generic clock (GCLK_WDT) is required to clock the WDT. This clock must be configured and enabled in
the Generic Clock Controller before using the WDT. Refer to GCLK – Generic Clock Controller for details.
This generic clock is asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_WDT_APB). Due to this
asynchronicity, accessing certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer
to Synchronization for further details.
GCLK_WDT is intended to be sourced from the clock of the internal ultra-low-power (ULP) oscillator. Due
to the ultralow- power design, the oscillator is not very accurate, and so the exact time-out period may
vary from device to device. This variation must be kept in mind when designing software that uses the
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WDT to ensure that the time-out periods used are valid for all devices. For more information on ULP
oscillator accuracy, consult the Ultra Low Power Internal 32kHz RC Oscillator (OSCULP32K)
Characteristics.
GCLK_WDT can also be clocked from other sources if a more accurate clock is needed, but at the cost of
higher power consumption.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
32kHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Operation on page 169
Synchronization on page 223
18.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the WDT interrupt(s) requires the
interrupt controller to be configured first.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
18.5.5. Events
Not applicable.
18.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will halt normal operation. This peripheral can be
forced to continue operation during debugging.
18.5.7. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC),
except the following:
•Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)
Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register
description.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
18.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
18.6. Functional Description
18.6.1. Principle of Operation
The Watchdog Timer (WDT) is a system for monitoring correct program operation, making it possible to
recover from error situations such as runaway code, by issuing a Reset. When enabled, the WDT is a
constantly running timer that is configured to a predefined time-out period. Before the end of the time-out
period, the WDT should be set back, or else, a system Reset is issued.
The WDT has two modes of operation, Normal mode and Window mode. Both modes offer the option of
Early Warning interrupt generation. The description for each of the basic modes is given below. The
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settings in the Control register (CTRL) and the Interrupt Enable register (handled by INTENCLR/SET)
determine the mode of operation:
Table 18-1. WDT Operating Modes
CTRL.ENABLE CTRL.WEN INTENSET.EW Mode
0 x x Stopped
1 0 0 Normal
1 0 1 Normal with Early Warning interrupt
1 1 0 Window
1 1 1 Window with Early Warning interrupt
18.6.2. Basic Operation
18.6.2.1. Initialization
The following bits are enable-protected:
•Window Mode Enable in the Control register (CTRL.WEN)
•Always-On in the Control register (CTRL-ALWAYSON)
The following registers are enable-protected:
•Configuration register (CONFIG)
•Early Warning Interrupt Control register (EWCTRL)
Any writes to these bits or registers when the WDT is enabled or is being enabled (CTRL.ENABLE=1) will
be discarded. Writes to these registers while the WDT is being disabled will be completed after the
disabling is complete.
Enable-protection is denoted by the Enable-Protected property in the register description.
Initialization of the WDT can be done only while the WDT is disabled. The WDT is configured by defining
the required Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.PER). If window-mode operation
is required, the Window Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.WEN) must be written to one and the
Window Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.WINDOW) must be defined.
Normal Mode
•Defining the required Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.PER).
Normal Mode with Early Warning interrupt
•Defining the required Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.PER).
•Defining Early Warning Interrupt Time Offset bits in the Early Warning Interrupt Control register
(EWCTRL. EWOFFSET).
•Setting Early Warning Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.EW).
Window Mode
•Defining Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.PER).
•Defining Window Mode Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.WINDOW).
•Setting Window Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.WEN).
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Window Mode with Early Warning interrupt
•Defining Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.PER).
•Defining Window Mode Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.WINDOW).
•Setting Window Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.WEN).
•Defining Early Warning Interrupt Time Offset bits in the Early Warning Interrupt Control register
(EWCTRL. EWOFFSET).
•Setting Early Warning Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.EW).
18.6.2.2. Configurable Reset Values
After a Power-on Reset, some registers will be loaded with initial values from the NVM User Row. Refer
to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
This encompasses the following bits and bit groups:
•Enable bit in the Control register, CTRL.ENABLE
•Always-On bit in the Control register, CTRL.ALWAYSON
•Watchdog Timer Windows Mode Enable bit in the Control register, CTRL.WEN
•Watchdog Timer Windows Mode Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register,
CONFIG.WINDOW
•Time-Out Period in the Configuration register, CONFIG.PER
•Early Warning Interrupt Time Offset bits in the Early Warning Interrupt Control register,
EWCTRL.EWOFFSET
For more information about fuse locations, see NVM User Row Mapping.
Related Links
NVM User Row Mapping on page 37
18.6.2.3. Enabling and Disabling
The WDT is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.ENABLE). The WDT is
disabled by writing a '0' to CTRL.ENABLE.
The WDT can be disabled only if the Always-On bit in the Control register (CTRL.ALWAYSON) is '0'.
18.6.2.4. Normal Mode
In Normal mode operation, the length of a time-out period is configured in CONFIG.PER. The WDT is
enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.ENABLE). Once enabled, the WDT
will issue a system reset if a time-out occurs. This can be prevented by clearing the WDT at any time
during the time-out period.
The WDT is cleared and a new WDT time-out period is started by writing 0xA5 to the Clear register
(CLEAR). Writing any other value than 0xA5 to CLEAR will issue an immediate system reset.
There are 12 possible WDT time-out (TOWDT) periods, selectable from 8ms to 16s.
By default, the early warning interrupt is disabled. If it is desired, the Early Warning Interrupt Enable bit in
the Interrupt Enable register (INTENSET.EW) must be written to '1'. The Early Warning Interrupt is
disabled again by writing a '1' to the Early Warning Interrupt bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register
(INTENCLR.EW). If the Early Warning Interrupt is enabled, an interrupt is generated prior to a WDT time-
out condition. In Normal mode, the Early Warning Offset bits in the Early Warning Interrupt Control
register, EWCTRL.EWOFFSET, define the time when the early warning interrupt occurs. The Normal
mode operation is illustrated in the figure Normal-Mode Operation.
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Figure 18-2. Normal-Mode Operation
5 10 15 20 25 30 35
WDT Timeout
Early Warning Interrupt
Timely WDT Clear
t[ms]
TOWDT
System Reset
WDT Count
PER[3:0] = 1
EWOFFSET[3:0] = 0
18.6.2.5. Window Mode
In Window mode operation, the WDT uses two different time specifications: the WDT can only be cleared
by writing 0xA5 to the CLEAR register after the closed window time-out period (TOWDTW), during the
subsequent Normal time-out period (TOWDTW). If the WDT is cleared before the time window opens
(before TOWDTW is over), the WDT will issue a system reset. Both parameters TOWDTW and TOWDT are
periods in a range from 8ms to 16s, so the total duration of the WDT time-out period is the sum of the two
parameters. The closed window period is defined by the Window Period bits in the Configuration register
(CONFIG.WINDOW), and the open window period is defined by the Period bits in the Configuration
register (CONFIG.PER).
By default, the Early Warning interrupt is disabled. If it is desired, the Early Warning Interrupt Enable bit in
the Interrupt Enable register (INTENSET.EW) must be written to '1'. The Early Warning Interrupt is
disabled again by writing a '1' to the Early Warning Interrupt bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear
(INTENCLR.EW) register. If the Early Warning interrupt is enabled in Window mode, the interrupt is
generated at the start of the open window period, i.e. after TOWDTW. The Window mode operation is
illustrated in figure Window-Mode Operation.
Figure 18-3. Window-Mode Operation
5 10 15 20 25 30 35
WDT Timeout
Early Warning Interrupt
Timely WDT Clear
t[ms]
TOWDT
System Reset
WDT Count
PER[3:0] = 0
WINDOW[3:0] = 0
TOWDTW
Early WDT Clear
Closed Open
18.6.3. Additional Features
18.6.3.1. Always-On Mode
The Always-On mode is enabled by setting the Always-On bit in the Control register
(CTRLA.ALWAYSON=1). When the Always-On mode is enabled, the WDT runs continuously, regardless
of the state of CTRL.ENABLE. Once written, the Always-On bit can only be cleared by a power-on reset.
The Configuration (CONFIG) and Early Warning Control (EWCTRL) registers are read-only registers
while the CTRL.ALWAYSON bit is set. Thus, the time period configuration bits (CONFIG.PER,
CONFIG.WINDOW, EWCTRL.EWOFFSET) of the WDT cannot be changed.
Enabling or disabling Window mode operation by writing the Window Enable bit (CTRLA.WEN) is allowed
while in Always-On mode, but note that CONFIG.PER cannot be changed.
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The CTRL.ALWAYSON bit must never be set to one by software if any of the following conditions is true:
1. The GCLK_WDT is disabled
2. The clock generator for the GCLK_WDT is disabled
3. The source clock of the clock generator for the GCLK_WDT is disabled or off
The Interrupt Clear and Interrupt Set registers are accessible in the Always-On mode. The Early Warning
interrupt can still be enabled or disabled while in the Always-On mode, but note that
EWCTRL.EWOFFSET cannot be changed.
Table 18-2. WDT Operating Modes With Always-On
WEN Interrupt enable Mode
0 0 Always-on and normal mode
0 1 Always-on and normal mode with Early Warning interrupt
1 0 Always-on and window mode
1 1 Always-on and window mode with Early Warning interrupt
18.6.4. Interrupts
The WDT has the following interrupt source:
•Early Warning (EW)
Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status
and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and
disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.
An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the WDT
is reset. See the INTFLAG register description for details on how to clear interrupt flags.
The WDT has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The user must read the
INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.
Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.
The Early Warning interrupt behaves differently in normal mode and in window mode. In normal mode,
the Early Warning interrupt generation is defined by the Early Warning Offset in the Early Warning Control
register (EWCTRL.EWOFFSET). The Early Warning Offset bits define the number of GCLK_WDT clocks
before the interrupt is generated, relative to the start of the watchdog time-out period. For example, if the
WDT is operating in normal mode with CONFIG.PER = 0x2 and EWCTRL.EWOFFSET = 0x1, the Early
Warning interrupt is generated 16 GCLK_WDT clock cycles from the start of the watchdog time-out
period, and the watchdog time-out system reset is generated 32 GCLK_WDT clock cycles from the start
of the watchdog time-out period. The user must take caution when programming the Early Warning Offset
bits. If these bits define an Early Warning interrupt generation time greater than the watchdog time-out
period, the watchdog time-out system reset is generated prior to the Early Warning interrupt. Thus, the
Early Warning interrupt will never be generated.
In window mode, the Early Warning interrupt is generated at the start of the open window period. In a
typical application where the system is in sleep mode, it can use this interrupt to wake up and clear the
Watchdog Timer, after which the system can perform other tasks or return to sleep mode.
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18.6.5. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
When executing an operation that requires synchronization, the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status
register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set immediately, and cleared when synchronization is complete.
The Synchronization Ready interrupt can be used to signal when synchronization is complete. This can
be accessed via the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register
(INTFLAG.SYNCRDY).
If an operation that requires synchronization is executed while STATUS.SYNCBUSY='1', the bus will be
stalled. All operations will complete successfully, but the CPU will be stalled and interrupts will be pending
as long as the bus is stalled.
The following registers are synchronized when written:
•Control register (CTRL)
•Clear register (CLEAR)
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
18.7. Register Summary
Register summary
Offset Name Bit
Pos.
0x0 CTRL 7:0 ALWAYSON WEN ENABLE
0x1 CONFIG 7:0 WINDOW[3:0] PER[3:0]
0x2 EWCTRL 7:0 EWOFFSET[3:0]
0x3 Reserved
0x4 INTENCLR 7:0 EW
0x5 INTENSET 7:0 EW
0x6 INTFLAG 7:0 EW
0x7 STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY
0x8 CLEAR 7:0 CLEAR[7:0]
18.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the
"Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
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18.8.1. Control
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x0
Reset: N/A - Loaded from NVM User Row at start-up
Property:
Write-Protected, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ALWAYSON WEN ENABLE
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 – ALWAYSON: Always-On
This bit allows the WDT to run continuously. After being written to one, this bit cannot be written to zero,
and the WDT will remain enabled until a power-on reset is received. When this bit is one, the Control
register (CTRL), the Configuration register (CONFIG) and the Early Warning Control register (EWCTRL)
will be read-only, and any writes to these registers are not allowed. Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
This bit is not enable-protected.
These bits are loaded from NVM User Row at start-up. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
Value Description
0 The WDT is enabled and disabled through the ENABLE bit.
1 The WDT is enabled and can only be disabled by a power-on reset (POR).
Bit 2 – WEN: Watchdog Timer Window Mode Enable
The initial value of this bit is loaded from Flash Calibration.
This bit is loaded from NVM User Row at start-up. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
Value Description
0 Window mode is disabled (normal operation).
1 Window mode is enabled.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
This bit enables or disables the WDT. Can only be written while CTRL.ALWAYSON is zero.
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRL.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately, and the Synchronization Busy
bit in the Status register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set. STATUS.SYNCBUSY will be cleared when
the operation is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
This bit is loaded from NVM User Row at start-up. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
Value Description
0 The WDT is disabled.
1 The WDT is enabled.
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18.8.2. Configuration
Name: CONFIG
Offset: 0x1
Reset: N/A - Loaded from NVM User Row at startup
Property:
Write-Protected, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WINDOW[3:0] PER[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:4 – WINDOW[3:0]: Window Mode Time-Out Period
In window mode, these bits determine the watchdog closed window period as a number of oscillator
cycles.
These bits are loaded from NVM User Row at start-up. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
Value Description
0x0 8 clock cycles
0x1 16 clock cycles
0x2 32 clock cycles
0x3 64 clock cycles
0x4 128 clock cycles
0x5 256 clocks cycles
0x6 512 clocks cycles
0x7 1024 clock cycles
0x8 2048 clock cycles
0x9 4096 clock cycles
0xA 8192 clock cycles
0xB 16384 clock cycles
0xC-0xF Reserved
Bits 3:0 – PER[3:0]: Time-Out Period
These bits determine the watchdog time-out period as a number of GCLK_WDT clock cycles. In window
mode operation, these bits define the open window period.
These bits are loaded from NVM User Row at start-up. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
Value Description
0x0 8 clock cycles
0x1 16 clock cycles
0x2 32 clock cycles
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Value Description
0x3 64 clock cycles
0x4 128 clock cycles
0x5 256 clocks cycles
0x6 512 clocks cycles
0x7 1024 clock cycles
0x8 2048 clock cycles
0x9 4096 clock cycles
0xA 8192 clock cycles
0xB 16384 clock cycles
0xC-0xF Reserved
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18.8.3. Early Warning Interrupt Control
Name: EWCTRL
Offset: 0x2
Reset: N/A - Loaded from NVM User Row at start-up
Property:
Write-Protected, Enable-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EWOFFSET[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bits 3:0 – EWOFFSET[3:0]: Early Warning Interrupt Time Offset
These bits determine the number of GCLK_WDT clocks in the offset from the start of the watchdog time-
out period to when the Early Warning interrupt is generated. These bits are loaded from NVM User Row
at start-up. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping for more details.
Value Description
0x0 8 clock cycles
0x1 16 clock cycles
0x2 32 clock cycles
0x3 64 clock cycles
0x4 128 clock cycles
0x5 256 clocks cycles
0x6 512 clocks cycles
0x7 1024 clock cycles
0x8 2048 clock cycles
0x9 4096 clock cycles
0xA 8192 clock cycles
0xB 16384 clock cycles
0xC-0xF Reserved
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18.8.4. Interrupt Enable Clear
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x4
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EW
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – EW: Early Warning Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit disables the Early Warning interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Early Warning interrupt is disabled.
1 The Early Warning interrupt is enabled.
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18.8.5. Interrupt Enable Set
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x5
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EW
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – EW: Early Warning Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit enables the Early Warning interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Early Warning interrupt is disabled.
1 The Early Warning interrupt is enabled.
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18.8.6. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x6
Reset: 0x00
Property:
–
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EW
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – EW: Early Warning
This flag is set when an Early Warning interrupt occurs, as defined by the EWOFFSET bit group in
EWCTRL.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Early Warning interrupt flag.
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18.8.7. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x7
Reset: 0x00
Property:
–
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCBUSY
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 7 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
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18.8.8. Clear
Name: CLEAR
Offset: 0x8
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CLEAR[7:0]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – CLEAR[7:0]: Watchdog Clear
Writing 0xA5 to this register will clear the Watchdog Timer and the watchdog time-out period is restarted.
Writing any other value will issue an immediate system reset.
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19. RTC – Real-Time Counter
19.1. Overview
The Real-Time Counter (RTC) is a 32-bit counter with a 10-bit programmable prescaler that typically runs
continuously to keep track of time. The RTC can wake up the device from sleep modes using the alarm/
compare wake up, periodic wake up, or overflow wake up mechanisms
The RTC is typically clocked by the 1.024kHz output from the 32.768kHz High-Accuracy Internal Crystal
Oscillator(OSC32K) and this is the configuration optimized for the lowest power consumption. The faster
32.768kHz output can be selected if the RTC needs a resolution higher than 1ms. The RTC can also be
clocked from other sources, selectable through the Generic Clock module (GCLK).
The RTC can generate periodic peripheral events from outputs of the prescaler, as well as alarm/compare
interrupts and peripheral events, which can trigger at any counter value. Additionally, the timer can trigger
an overflow interrupt and peripheral event, and can be reset on the occurrence of an alarm/compare
match. This allows periodic interrupts and peripheral events at very long and accurate intervals.
The 10-bit programmable prescaler can scale down the clock source. By this, a wide range of resolutions
and time-out periods can be configured. With a 32.768kHz clock source, the minimum counter tick
interval is 30.5µs, and time-out periods can range up to 36 hours. For a counter tick interval of 1s, the
maximum time-out period is more than 136 years.
19.2. Features
•32-bit counter with 10-bit prescaler
•Multiple clock sources
•32-bit or 16-bit Counter mode
–One 32-bit or two 16-bit compare values
•Clock/Calendar mode
–Time in seconds, minutes and hours (12/24)
–Date in day of month, month and year
–Leap year correction
•Digital prescaler correction/tuning for increased accuracy
•Overflow, alarm/compare match and prescaler interrupts and events
–Optional clear on alarm/compare match
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19.3. Block Diagram
Figure 19-1. RTC Block Diagram (Mode 0 — 32-Bit Counter)
COUNT
COMPn
= Compare n
Overflow
0
MATCHCLR
10-bit
Prescaler
GCLK_RTC CLK_RTC_CNT
32
Periodic
Events
32
Figure 19-2. RTC Block Diagram (Mode 1 — 16-Bit Counter)
10-bit
Prescaler
GCLK_RTC
COUNT
PER
Overflow
0
COMPn
Compare n
CLK_RTC_CNT
16
Periodic
Events
16
16
=
=
Figure 19-3. RTC Block Diagram (Mode 2 — Clock/Calendar)
CLOCK
ALARMn
=Alarm n
Overflow
0
MATCHCLR
10-bit
Prescaler
GCLK_RTC CLK_RTC_CNT
32
Periodic
Events
32
MASKn
Y/M/D H:M:S
Y/M/D H:M:S
19.4. Signal Description
Not applicable.
19.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
19.5.1. I/O Lines
Not applicable.
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19.5.2. Power Management
The RTC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The RTC
interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event system
can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes. Refer to the Power Manager for
details on the different sleep modes.
The RTC will be reset only at power-on (POR) or by setting the Software Reset bit in the Control register
(CTRL.SWRST=1).
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
19.5.3. Clocks
The RTC bus clock (CLK_RTC_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager, and the default
state of CLK_RTC_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking section.
A generic clock (GCLK_RTC) is required to clock the RTC. This clock must be configured and enabled in
the Generic Clock Controller before using the RTC. Refer to GCLK – Generic Clock Controller for details.
This generic clock is asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_RTC_APB). Due to this
asynchronicity, accessing certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer
to Synchronization for further details.
The RTC should not work with the Generic Clock Generator 0.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
19.5.4. DMA
Not applicable.
19.5.5. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. Using the RTC interrupts requires the
Interrupt Controller to be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
19.5.6. Events
The events are connected to the Event System.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
19.5.7. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode the RTC will halt normal operation. The RTC can be forced to
continue operation during debugging. Refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.
19.5.8. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC),
except the following:
•Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)
•Read Request register (READREQ)
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•Status register (STATUS)
•Debug register (DBGCTRL)
Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register
description.
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection
does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
STATUS on page 266
DBGCTRL on page 267
READREQ on page 253
INTFLAG on page 264
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
19.5.9. Analog Connections
A 32.768kHz crystal can be connected to the XIN32 and XOUT32 pins, along with any required load
capacitors. For details on recommended crystal characteristics and load capacitors, refer to Electrical
Characteristics for details.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
19.6. Functional Description
19.6.1. Principle of Operation
The RTC keeps track of time in the system and enables periodic events, as well as interrupts and events
at a specified time. The RTC consists of a 10-bit prescaler that feeds a 32-bit counter. The actual format
of the 32-bit counter depends on the RTC operating mode.
The RTC can function in one of these modes:
•Mode 0 - COUNT32: RTC serves as 32-bit counter
•Mode 1 - COUNT16: RTC serves as 16-bit counter
•Mode 2 - CLOCK: RTC serves as clock/calendar with alarm functionality
19.6.2. Basic Operation
19.6.2.1. Initialization
The following bits are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the RTC is disabled
(CTRL.ENABLE=0):
•Operating Mode bits in the Control register (CTRL.MODE)
•Prescaler bits in the Control register (CTRL.PRESCALER)
•Clear on Match bit in the Control register (CTRL.MATCHCLR)
•Clock Representation bit in the Control register (CTRL.CLKREP)
The following register is enable-protected:
•Event Control register (EVCTRL)
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Any writes to these bits or registers when the RTC is enabled or being enabled (CTRL.ENABLE=1) will be
discarded. Writes to these bits or registers while the RTC is being disabled will be completed after the
disabling is complete.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in the register description.
Before the RTC is enabled, it must be configured, as outlined by the following steps:
1. RTC operation mode must be selected by writing the Operating Mode bit group in the Control
register (CTRL.MODE)
2. Clock representation must be selected by writing the Clock Representation bit in the Control
register (CTRL.CLKREP)
3. Prescaler value must be selected by writing the Prescaler bit group in the Control register
(CTRL.PRESCALER)
The RTC prescaler divides the source clock for the RTC counter.
Note: In Clock/Calendar mode, the prescaler must be configured to provide a 1Hz clock to the counter
for correct operation.
The frequency of the RTC clock (CLK_RTC_CNT) is given by the following formula:
CLK_RTC_CNT =GCLK_RTC
2PRESCALER
The frequency of the generic clock, GCLK_RTC, is given by fGCLK_RTC, and fCLK_RTC_CNT is the frequency
of the internal prescaled RTC clock, CLK_RTC_CNT.
Related Links
EVCTRL on page 254
CTRL on page 246
19.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling and Resetting
The RTC is enabled by setting the Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.ENABLE=1). The RTC is
disabled by writing CTRL.ENABLE=0.
The RTC is reset by setting the Software Reset bit in the Control register (CTRL.SWRST=1). All registers
in the RTC, except DEBUG, will be reset to their initial state, and the RTC will be disabled. The RTC must
be disabled before resetting it.
Related Links
CTRL on page 246
19.6.3. Operating Modes
The RTC counter supports three RTC operating modes: 32-bit Counter, 16-bit Counter and Clock/
Calendar. The operating mode is selected by writing to the Operating Mode bit group in the Control
register (CTRL.MODE).
19.6.3.1. 32-Bit Counter (Mode 0)
When the RTC Operating Mode bits in the Control register are zero (CTRL.MODE=00), the counter
operates in 32-bit Counter mode. The block diagram of this mode is shown in Figure 19-1. When the RTC
is enabled, the counter will increment on every 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT. The counter will
increment until it reaches the top value of 0xFFFFFFFF, and then wrap to 0x00000000. This sets the
Overflow Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVF).
The RTC counter value can be read from or written to the Counter Value register (COUNT) in 32-bit
format.
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The counter value is continuously compared with the 32-bit Compare register (COMP). When a compare
match occurs, the Compare interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.CMP)
is set on the next 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT.
If the Clear on Match bit in the Control register (CTRL.MATCHCLR) is '1', the counter is cleared on the
next counter cycle when a compare match with COMP occurs. This allows the RTC to generate periodic
interrupts or events with longer periods than are possible with the prescaler events. Note that when
CTRL.MATCHCLR is '1', INTFLAG.CMP and INTFLAG.OVF will both be set simultaneously on a
compare match with COMP.
19.6.3.2. 16-Bit Counter (Mode 1)
When the RTC Operating Mode bits in the Control register (CTRL.MODE) are 1, the counter operates in
16-bit Counter mode as shown in Figure 19-2. When the RTC is enabled, the counter will increment on
every 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT. In 16-bit Counter mode, the 16-bit Period register (PER) holds
the maximum value of the counter. The counter will increment until it reaches the PER value, and then
wrap to 0x0000. This sets the Overflow interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register
(INTFLAG.OVF).
The RTC counter value can be read from or written to the Counter Value register (COUNT) in 16-bit
format.
The counter value is continuously compared with the 16-bit Compare registers (COMPn, n=0–). When a
compare match occurs, the Compare n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register
(INTFLAG.CMPn, n=0–) is set on the next 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT.
19.6.3.3. Clock/Calendar (Mode 2)
When CTRL.MODE is two, the counter operates in Clock/Calendar mode, as shown in Figure 19-3. When
the RTC is enabled, the counter will increment on every 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT. The selected
clock source and RTC prescaler must be configured to provide a 1Hz clock to the counter for correct
operation in this mode.
The time and date can be read from or written to the Clock Value register (CLOCK) in a 32-bit time/date
format. Time is represented as:
•Seconds
•Minutes
•Hours
Hours can be represented in either 12- or 24-hour format, selected by the Clock Representation bit in the
Control register (CTRL.CLKREP). This bit can be changed only while the RTC is disabled.
Date is represented as:
•Day as the numeric day of the month (starting at 1)
•Month as the numeric month of the year (1 = January, 2 = February, etc.)
•Year as a value counting the offset from a reference value that must be defined in software
The date is automatically adjusted for leap years, assuming every year divisible by 4 is a leap year.
Therefore, the reference value must be a leap year, e.g. 2000. The RTC will increment until it reaches the
top value of 23:59:59 December 31st of year 63, and then wrap to 00:00:00 January 1st of year 0. This
will set the Overflow interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear registers (INTFLAG.OVF).
The clock value is continuously compared with the 32-bit Alarm register (ALARM). When an alarm match
occurs, the Alarm Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear registers (INTFLAG.ALARMn0) is
set on the next 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT. E.g. For a 1Hz clock counter, it means the Alarm 0
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Interrupt flag is set with a delay of 1s after the occurrence of alarm match. A valid alarm match depends
on the setting of the Alarm Mask Selection bits in the Alarm
A valid alarm match depends on the setting of the Alarm Mask Selection bits in the Alarm Mask register
(MASK.SEL). These bits determine which time/date fields of the clock and alarm values are valid for
comparison and which are ignored.
If the Clear on Match bit in the Control register (CTRL.MATCHCLR) is one, the counter is cleared on the
next counter cycle when an alarm match with ALARM occurs. This allows the RTC to generate periodic
interrupts or events with longer periods than are possible with the prescaler events (see Periodic Events).
Note that when CTRL.MATCHCLR is '1', INTFLAG.ALARM0 and INTFLAG.OVF will both be set
simultaneously on an alarm match with ALARM.
19.6.4. DMA Operation
Not applicable.
19.6.5. Interrupts
The RTC has the following interrupt sources which are asynchronous interrupts and can wake-up the
device from any sleep mode.:
•Overflow (INTFLAG.OVF): Indicates that the counter has reached its top value and wrapped to
zero.
•Compare n (INTFLAG.CMPn): Indicates a match between the counter value and the compare
register.
•Alarm n (INTFLAG.ALARMn): Indicates a match between the clock value and the alarm register.
•Synchronization Ready (INTFLAG.SYNCRDY): Indicates an operation requires synchronization.
Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status
and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET=1), and disabled
by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR=1). An interrupt request
is generated when the interrupt flag is raised and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt
request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled or the RTC is
reset. See the description of the INTFLAG registers for details on how to clear interrupt flags. All interrupt
requests from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined interrupt
request to the NVIC. Refer to the Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details. The user must read the
INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.
Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated. Refer to the Nested
Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
19.6.6. Events
The RTC can generate the following output events, which are generated in the same way as the
corresponding interrupts:
•Overflow (OVF): Indicates that the counter has reached its top value and wrapped to zero.
•Period n (PERn): The corresponding bit in the prescaler has toggled. Refer to Periodic Events for
details.
•Compare n (CMPn): Indicates a match between the counter value and the compare register.
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•Alarm n (ALARMn): Indicates a match between the clock value and the alarm register.
Setting the Event Output bit in the Event Control Register (EVCTRL.xxxEO=1) enables the corresponding
output event. Writing a zero to this bit disables the corresponding output event. Refer to the EVSYS -
Event System for details on configuring the event system.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
19.6.7. Sleep Mode Operation
The RTC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the source clock is active. The RTC interrupts
can be used to wake up the device from a sleep mode. RTC events can trigger other operations in the
system without exiting the sleep mode.
An interrupt request will be generated after the wake-up if the Interrupt Controller is configured
accordingly. Otherwise the CPU will wake up directly, without triggering any interrupt. In this case, the
CPU will continue executing right from the first instruction that followed the entry into sleep.
The periodic events can also wake up the CPU through the interrupt function of the Event System. In this
case, the event must be enabled and connected to an event channel with its interrupt enabled. See Event
System for more information.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
19.6.8. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
When executing an operation that requires synchronization, the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status
register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set immediately, and cleared when synchronization is complete.
The Synchronization Ready interrupt can be used to signal when synchronization is complete. This can
be accessed via the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register
(INTFLAG.SYNCRDY). If an operation that requires synchronization is executed while
STATUS.SYNCBUSY is one, the bus will be stalled. All operations will complete successfully, but the
CPU will be stalled and interrupts will be pending as long as the bus is stalled.
The following bits are synchronized when written:
•Software Reset bit in the Control register (CTRL.SWRST)
•Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.ENABLE)
The following registers are synchronized when written:
•Counter Value register (COUNT)
•Clock Value register (CLOCK)
•Counter Period register (PER)
•Compare n Value registers (COMPn)
•Alarm n Value registers (ALARMn)
•Frequency Correction register (FREQCORR)
•Alarm n Mask register (MASKn)
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
The following registers are synchronized when read:
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•The Counter Value register (COUNT)
•The Clock Value register (CLOCK)
Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
19.6.9. Additional Features
19.6.9.1. Periodic Events
The RTC prescaler can generate events at periodic intervals, allowing flexible system tick creation. Any of
the upper eight bits of the prescaler (bits 2 to 9) can be the source of an event. When one of the eight
Periodic Event Output bits in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.PEREO[n=0..7]) is '1', an event is
generated on the 0-to-1 transition of the related bit in the prescaler, resulting in a periodic event frequency
of:
=GCLK_RTC
2+ 3
fGCLK_RTC is the frequency of the internal prescaler clock, GCLK_RTC, and n is the position of the
EVCTRL.PEREOn bit. For example, PER0 will generate an event every eight CLK_RTC_OSC cycles,
PER1 every 16 cycles, etc. This is shown in the figure below. Periodic events are independent of the
prescaler setting used by the RTC counter, except if CTRL.PRESCALER is zero. Then, no periodic
events will be generated.
Figure 19-4. Example Periodic Events
PEREO0
PEREO1
PEREO2
PEREO3
PEREO4
GCLK_RTC
19.6.9.2. Frequency Correction
The RTC Frequency Correction module employs periodic counter corrections to compensate for a too-
slow or too-fast oscillator. Frequency correction requires that CTRL.PRESCALER is greater than 1.
The digital correction circuit adds or subtracts cycles from the RTC prescaler to adjust the frequency in
approximately 1ppm steps. Digital correction is achieved by adding or skipping a single count in the
prescaler once every 1024 GCLK_RTC cycles. The Value bit group in the Frequency Correction register
(FREQCORR.VALUE) determines the number of times the adjustment is applied over 976 of these
periods. The resulting correction is as follows:
CorrectioninPPM = FREQCORR.VALUE
1024 976 106PPM
This results in a resolution of 1.0006PPM.
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The Sign bit in the Frequency Correction register (FREQCORR.SIGN) determines the direction of the
correction. A positive value will speed up the frequency, and a negative value will slow down the
frequency. Digital correction also affects the generation of the periodic events from the prescaler. When
the correction is applied at the end of the correction cycle period, the interval between the previous
periodic event and the next occurrence may also be shortened or lengthened depending on the correction
value.
19.7. Register Summary
The register mapping depends on the Operating Mode bits in the Control register (CTRL.MODE). The
register summary is presented for each of the three modes.
Table 19-1. MODE0 - Mode Register Summary
Offset Name Bit
Pos.
0x00
CTRL
7:0 MATCHCLR MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8 PRESCALER[3:0]
0x02
READREQ
7:0 ADDR[5:0]
0x03 15:8 RREQ RCONT
0x04
EVCTRL
7:0 PEREO7 PEREO6 PEREO5 PEREO4 PEREO3 PEREO2 PEREO1 PEREO0
0x05 15:8 OVFEO CMPEO0
0x06 INTENCLR 7:0 OVF SYNCRDY CMP0
0x07 INTENSET 7:0 OVF SYNCRDY CMP0
0x08 INTFLAG 7:0 OVF SYNCRDY CMP0
0x09 Reserved
0x0A STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY
0x0B DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGRUN
0x0C FREQCORR 7:0 SIGN VALUE[6:0]
0x0D
...
0x0F
Reserved
0x10
COUNT
7:0 COUNT[7:0]
0x11 15:8 COUNT[15:8]
0x12 23:16 COUNT[23:16]
0x13 31:24 COUNT[31:24]
0x14
...
0x17
Reserved
0x18
COMP0
7:0 COMP[7:0]
0x19 15:8 COMP[15:8]
0x1A 23:16 COMP[23:16]
0x1B 31:24 COMP[31:24]
Table 19-2. MODE1 - Mode Register Summary
Offset Name Bit
Pos.
0x00
CTRL
7:0 MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8 PRESCALER[3:0]
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Offset Name Bit
Pos.
0x02
READREQ
7:0 ADDR[5:0]
0x03 15:8 RREQ RCONT
0x04
EVCTRL
7:0 PEREO7 PEREO6 PEREO5 PEREO4 PEREO3 PEREO2 PEREO1 PEREO0
0x05 15:8 OVFEO CMPEO1 CMPEO0
0x06 INTENCLR 7:0 OVF SYNCRDY CMP1 CMP0
0x07 INTENSET 7:0 OVF SYNCRDY CMP1 CMP0
0x08 INTFLAG 7:0 OVF SYNCRDY CMP1 CMP0
0x09 Reserved
0x0A STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY
0x0B DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGRUN
0x0C FREQCORR 7:0 SIGN VALUE[6:0]
0x0D
...
0x0F
Reserved
0x10
COUNT
7:0 COUNT[7:0]
0x11 15:8 COUNT[15:8]
0x12 Reserved
0x13 Reserved
0x14
PER
7:0 PER[7:0]
0x15 15:8 PER[15:8]
0x16 Reserved
0x17 Reserved
0x18
COMP0
7:0 COMP[7:0]
0x19 15:8 COMP[15:8]
0x1A
COMP1
7:0 COMP[7:0]
0x1B 15:8 COMP[15:8]
Table 19-3. MODE2 - Mode Register Summary
Offset Name Bit
Pos.
0x00
CTRL
7:0 MATCHCLR CLKREP MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8 PRESCALER[3:0]
0x02
READREQ
7:0 ADDR[5:0]
0x03 15:8 RREQ RCONT
0x04
EVCTRL
7:0 PEREO7 PEREO6 PEREO5 PEREO4 PEREO3 PEREO2 PEREO1 PEREO0
0x05 15:8 OVFEO ALARMEO0
0x06 INTENCLR 7:0 OVF SYNCRDY ALARM0
0x07 INTENSET 7:0 OVF SYNCRDY ALARM0
0x08 INTFLAG 7:0 OVF SYNCRDY ALARM0
0x09 Reserved
0x0A STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY
0x0B DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGRUN
0x0C FREQCORR 7:0 SIGN VALUE[6:0]
0x0D
...
0x0F
Reserved
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Offset Name Bit
Pos.
0x10
CLOCK
7:0 MINUTE[1:0] SECOND[5:0]
0x11 15:8 HOUR[3:0] MINUTE[5:2]
0x12 23:16 MONTH[1:0] DAY[4:0] HOUR[4]
0x13 31:24 YEAR[5:0] MONTH[3:2]
0x14
...
0x17
Reserved
0x18
ALARM0
7:0 MINUTE[1:0] SECOND[5:0]
0x19 15:8 HOUR[3:0] MINUTE[5:2]
0x1A 23:16 MONTH[1:0] DAY[4:0] HOUR[4]
0x1B 31:24 YEAR[5:0] MONTH[3:2]
0x1C MASK 7:0 SEL[2:0]
19.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the
"Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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19.8.1. Control - MODE0
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Enable-Protected, Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PRESCALER[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MATCHCLR MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 11:8 – PRESCALER[3:0]: Prescaler
These bits define the prescaling factor for the RTC clock source (GCLK_RTC) to generate the counter
clock (CLK_RTC_CNT).
These bits are not synchronized.
PRESCALER[3:0] Name Description
0x0 DIV1 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1
0x1 DIV2 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/2
0x2 DIV4 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/4
0x3 DIV8 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/8
0x4 DIV16 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/16
0x5 DIV32 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/32
0x6 DIV64 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/64
0x7 DIV128 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/128
0x8 DIV256 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/256
0x9 DIV512 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/512
0xA DIV1024 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1024
0xB-0xF Reserved
Bit 7 – MATCHCLR: Clear on Match
This bit is valid only in Mode 0 and Mode 2.
This bit is not synchronized.
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Value Description
0 The counter is not cleared on a Compare/Alarm 0 match.
1 The counter is cleared on a Compare/Alarm 0 match.
Bits 3:2 – MODE[1:0]: Operating Mode
These bits define the operating mode of the RTC.
These bits are not synchronized.
MODE[1:0] Name Description
0x0 COUNT32 Mode 0: 32-bit Counter
0x1 COUNT16 Mode 1: 16-bit Counter
0x2 CLOCK Mode 2: Clock/Calendar
0x3 Reserved
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRL.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately, and the Synchronization Busy
bit in the Status register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set. STATUS.SYNCBUSY will be cleared when
the operation is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1 The peripheral is enabled or being enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit resets all registers in the RTC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the
RTC will be disabled.
Writing a one to CTRL.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same
write-operation will be discarded.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRL.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRL.SWRST and STATUS.SYNCBUSY will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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19.8.2. Control - MODE1
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Enable-Protected, Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PRESCALER[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bits 11:8 – PRESCALER[3:0]: Prescaler
These bits define the prescaling factor for the RTC clock source (GCLK_RTC) to generate the counter
clock (CLK_RTC_CNT).
These bits are not synchronized.
PRESCALER[3:0] Name Description
0x0 DIV1 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1
0x1 DIV2 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/2
0x2 DIV4 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/4
0x3 DIV8 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/8
0x4 DIV16 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/16
0x5 DIV32 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/32
0x6 DIV64 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/64
0x7 DIV128 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/128
0x8 DIV256 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/256
0x9 DIV512 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/512
0xA DIV1024 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1024
0xB-0xF Reserved
Bits 3:2 – MODE[1:0]: Operating Mode
These bits define the operating mode of the RTC.
These bits are not synchronized.
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MODE[1:0] Name Description
0x0 COUNT32 Mode 0: 32-bit Counter
0x1 COUNT16 Mode 1: 16-bit Counter
0x2 CLOCK Mode 2: Clock/Calendar
0x3 Reserved
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRL.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately, and the Synchronization Busy
bit in the Status register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set. STATUS.SYNCBUSY will be cleared when
the operation is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1 The peripheral is enabled or being enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit resets all registers in the RTC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the
RTC will be disabled.
Writing a one to CTRL.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same
write-operation will be discarded.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRL.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRL.SWRST and STATUS.SYNCBUSY will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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19.8.3. Control - MODE2
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Enable-Protected, Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PRESCALER[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MATCHCLR CLKREP MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 11:8 – PRESCALER[3:0]: Prescaler
These bits define the prescaling factor for the RTC clock source (GCLK_RTC) to generate the counter
clock (CLK_RTC_CNT).
These bits are not synchronized.
PRESCALER[3:0] Name Description
0x0 DIV1 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1
0x1 DIV2 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/2
0x2 DIV4 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/4
0x3 DIV8 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/8
0x4 DIV16 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/16
0x5 DIV32 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/32
0x6 DIV64 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/64
0x7 DIV128 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/128
0x8 DIV256 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/256
0x9 DIV512 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/512
0xA DIV1024 CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1024
0xB-0xF Reserved
Bit 7 – MATCHCLR: Clear on Match
This bit is valid only in Mode 0 and Mode 2. This bit can be written only when the peripheral is disabled.
This bit is not synchronized.
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Value Description
0 The counter is not cleared on a Compare/Alarm 0 match.
1 The counter is cleared on a Compare/Alarm 0 match.
Bit 6 – CLKREP: Clock Representation
This bit is valid only in Mode 2 and determines how the hours are represented in the Clock Value
(CLOCK) register. This bit can be written only when the peripheral is disabled.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 24 Hour
1 12 Hour (AM/PM)
Bits 3:2 – MODE[1:0]: Operating Mode
These bits define the operating mode of the RTC.
These bits are not synchronized.
MODE[1:0] Name Description
0x0 COUNT32 Mode 0: 32-bit Counter
0x1 COUNT16 Mode 1: 16-bit Counter
0x2 CLOCK Mode 2: Clock/Calendar
0x3 Reserved
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRL.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately, and the Synchronization Busy
bit in the Status register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set. STATUS.SYNCBUSY will be cleared when
the operation is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1 The peripheral is enabled or being enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit resets all registers in the RTC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the
RTC will be disabled.
Writing a one to CTRL.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same
write-operation will be discarded.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRL.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRL.SWRST and STATUS.SYNCBUSY will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
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Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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19.8.4. Read Request
Name: READREQ
Offset: 0x02
Reset: 0x0010
Property:
-
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RREQ RCONT
Access W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ADDR[5:0]
Access R R R R R R
Reset 0 1 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 – RREQ: Read Request
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit requests synchronization of the register pointed to by the Address bit group
(READREQ.ADDR) and sets the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY).
Bit 14 – RCONT: Read Continuously
Writing a zero to this bit disables continuous synchronization.
Writing a one to this bit enables continuous synchronization of the register pointed to by
READREQ.ADDR. The register value will be synchronized automatically every time the register is
updated. READREQ.RCONT prevents READREQ.RREQ from clearing automatically.
This bit is cleared when the register pointed to by READREQ.ADDR is written.
Bits 5:0 – ADDR[5:0]: Address
These bits select the offset of the register that needs read synchronization. In the RTC only COUNT and
CLOCK, which share the same address, are available for read synchronization. Therefore, ADDR is a
read-only constant of 0x10.
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19.8.5. Event Control - MODE0
Name: EVCTRL
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Enable-Protected, Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OVFEO CMPEO0
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PEREO7 PEREO6 PEREO5 PEREO4 PEREO3 PEREO2 PEREO1 PEREO0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 – OVFEO: Overflow Event Output Enable
Value Description
0 Overflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Overflow event is enabled and will be generated for every overflow.
Bit 8 – CMPEO0: Compare 0 Event Output Enable
Value Description
0 Compare 0 event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Compare 0 event is enabled and will be generated for every compare match.
Bits 7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0 – PEREOx : Periodic Interval x Event Output Enable [x=7:0]
Value Description
0 Periodic Interval x event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Periodic Interval x event is enabled and will be generated.
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19.8.6. Event Control - MODE1
Name: EVCTRL
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Enable-Protected, Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OVFEO CMPEO1 CMPEO0
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PEREO7 PEREO6 PEREO5 PEREO4 PEREO3 PEREO2 PEREO1 PEREO0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 – OVFEO: Overflow Event Output Enable
Value Description
0 Overflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Overflow event is enabled and will be generated for every overflow.
Bits 9,8 – CMPEOx : Compare x Event Output Enable [x=1:0]
Value Description
0 Compare x event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Compare x event is enabled and will be generated for every compare match.
Bits 7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0 – PEREOx : Periodic Interval x Event Output Enable [x=7:0]
Value Description
0 Periodic Interval x event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Periodic Interval x event is enabled and will be generated.
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19.8.7. Event Control - MODE2
Name: EVCTRL
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Enable-Protected, Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OVFEO ALARMEO0
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PEREO7 PEREO6 PEREO5 PEREO4 PEREO3 PEREO2 PEREO1 PEREO0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 – OVFEO: Overflow Event Output Enable
Value Description
0 Overflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Overflow event is enabled and will be generated for every overflow.
Bit 8 – ALARMEO0: Alarm 0 Event Output Enable
Value Description
0 Alarm 0 event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Alarm 0 event is enabled and will be generated for every alarm.
Bits 7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0 – PEREOx : Periodic Interval x Event Output Enable [x=7:0]
Value Description
0 Periodic Interval x event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Periodic Interval x event is enabled and will be generated.
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19.8.8. Interrupt Enable Clear - MODE0
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x06
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVF SYNCRDY CMP0
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 – OVF: Overflow Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1 The Overflow interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
Overflow interrupt flag is set.
Bit 6 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit and disable the
corresponding interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated
when the Synchronization Ready interrupt flag is set.
Bit 0 – CMP0: Compare 0 Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Compare 0 Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Compare 0 interrupt is disabled.
1 The Compare 0 interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
Compare x interrupt flag is set.
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19.8.9. Interrupt Enable Clear - MODE1
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x06
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVF SYNCRDY CMP1 CMP0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 – OVF: Overflow Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1 The Overflow interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
Overflow interrupt flag is set.
Bit 6 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit and disable the
corresponding interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated
when the Synchronization Ready interrupt flag is set.
Bits 1,0 – CMPx : Compare x Interrupt Enable [x=1:0]
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Compare x Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Compare x interrupt is disabled.
1 The Compare x interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
Compare x interrupt flag is set.
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19.8.10. Interrupt Enable Clear - MODE2
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x06
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVF SYNCRDY ALARM0
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 – OVF: Overflow Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1 The Overflow interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
Overflow interrupt flag is set.
Bit 6 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit and disable the
corresponding interrupt.
Value Description
0 The synchronization ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The synchronization ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated
when the Synchronization Ready interrupt flag is set.
Bit 0 – ALARM0: Alarm 0 Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit disables the Alarm 0 interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Alarm 0 interrupt is disabled.
1 The Alarm 0 interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the Alarm
0 interrupt flag is set.
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19.8.11. Interrupt Enable Set - MODE0
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x07
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVF SYNCRDY CMP0
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 – OVF: Overflow Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit and enable the Overflow interrupt.
Value Description
0 The overflow interrupt is disabled.
1 The overflow interrupt is enabled.
Bit 6 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit and enable the
Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The synchronization ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The synchronization ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – CMP0: Compare 0 Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Compare 0 Interrupt Enable bit and enable the Compare 0 interrupt.
Value Description
0 The compare 0 interrupt is disabled.
1 The compare 0 interrupt is enabled.
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19.8.12. Interrupt Enable Set - MODE1
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x07
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVF SYNCRDY CMP1 CMP0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 – OVF: Overflow Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Overflow interrupt bit and enable the Overflow interrupt.
Value Description
0 The overflow interrupt is disabled.
1 The overflow interrupt is enabled.
Bit 6 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit and enable the
Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The synchronization ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The synchronization ready interrupt is enabled.
Bits 1,0 – CMPx : Compare x Interrupt Enable [x=1:0]
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Compare x Interrupt Enable bit and enable the Compare x interrupt.
Value Description
0 The compare x interrupt is disabled.
1 The compare x interrupt is enabled.
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19.8.13. Interrupt Enable Set - MODE2
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x07
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVF SYNCRDY ALARM0
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 – OVF: Overflow Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit and enable the Overflow interrupt.
Value Description
0 The overflow interrupt is disabled.
1 The overflow interrupt is enabled.
Bit 6 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Synchronization Ready Interrupt bit and enable the Synchronization
Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The synchronization ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The synchronization ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – ALARM0: Alarm 0 Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Alarm 0 Interrupt Enable bit and enable the Alarm 0 interrupt.
Value Description
0 The alarm 0 interrupt is disabled.
1 The alarm 0 interrupt is enabled.
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19.8.14. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear - MODE0
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVF SYNCRDY CMP0
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 – OVF: Overflow
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and an interrupt
request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVF is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.
Bit 6 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on a 1-to-0 transition of the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status register
(STATUS.SYNCBUSY), except when caused by enable or software reset, and an interrupt request will be
generated if INTENCLR/SET.SYNCRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Synchronization Ready interrupt flag.
Bit 0 – CMP0: Compare 0
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after a match with the compare condition, and an
interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.CMP0 is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Compare 0 interrupt flag.
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19.8.15. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear - MODE1
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVF SYNCRDY CMP1 CMP0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 – OVF: Overflow
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and an interrupt
request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVF is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.
Bit 6 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on a 1-to-0 transition of the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status register
(STATUS.SYNCBUSY), except when caused by enable or software reset, and an interrupt request will be
generated if INTENCLR/SET.SYNCRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Synchronization Ready interrupt flag.
Bits 1,0 – CMPx : Compare x [x=1:0]
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after a match with the compare condition and an
interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.CMPx is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Compare x interrupt flag.
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19.8.16. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear - MODE2
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVF SYNCRDY ALARM0
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 – OVF: Overflow
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and an interrupt
request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVF is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.
Bit 6 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on a 1-to-0 transition of the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status register
(STATUS.SYNCBUSY), except when caused by enable or software reset, and an interrupt request will be
generated if INTENCLR/SET.SYNCRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Synchronization Ready interrupt flag.
Bit 0 – ALARM0: Alarm 0
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after a match with ALARM0 condition occurs, and an
interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.ALARM0 is also one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Alarm 0 interrupt flag.
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19.8.17. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x0A
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCBUSY
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 7 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
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19.8.18. Debug Control
Name: DBGCTRL
Offset: 0x0B
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DBGRUN
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – DBGRUN: Run During Debug
This bit is not reset by a software reset.
Writing a zero to this bit causes the RTC to halt during debug mode.
Writing a one to this bit allows the RTC to continue normal operation during debug mode.
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19.8.19. Frequency Correction
Name: FREQCORR
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SIGN VALUE[6:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 – SIGN: Correction Sign
Value Description
0 The correction value is positive, i.e., frequency will be increased.
1 The correction value is negative, i.e., frequency will be decreased.
Bits 6:0 – VALUE[6:0]: Correction Value
These bits define the amount of correction applied to the RTC prescaler.
1–127: The RTC frequency is adjusted according to the value.
Value Description
0 Correction is disabled and the RTC frequency is unchanged.
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19.8.20. Counter Value - MODE0
Name: COUNT
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Read-Synchronized, Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
COUNT[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
COUNT[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
COUNT[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
COUNT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – COUNT[31:0]: Counter Value
These bits define the value of the 32-bit RTC counter.
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19.8.21. Counter Value - MODE1
Name: COUNT
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Read-Synchronized, Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
COUNT[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
COUNT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – COUNT[15:0]: Counter Value
These bits define the value of the 16-bit RTC counter.
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19.8.22. Clock Value - MODE2
Name: CLOCK
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Read-Synchronized, Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
YEAR[5:0] MONTH[3:2]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
MONTH[1:0] DAY[4:0] HOUR[4:4]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
HOUR[3:0] MINUTE[5:2]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MINUTE[1:0] SECOND[5:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:26 – YEAR[5:0]: Year
The year offset with respect to the reference year (defined in software).
The year is considered a leap year if YEAR[1:0] is zero.
Bits 25:22 – MONTH[3:0]: Month
1 – January
2 – February
...
12 – December
Bits 21:17 – DAY[4:0]: Day
Day starts at 1 and ends at 28, 29, 30 or 31, depending on the month and year.
Bits 16:12 – HOUR[4:0]: Hour
When CTRL.CLKREP is zero, the Hour bit group is in 24-hour format, with values 0-23. When
CTRL.CLKREP is one, HOUR[3:0] has values 1-12 and HOUR[4] represents AM (0) or PM (1).
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Table 19-4. Hour
HOUR[4:0] CLOCK.HOUR[4] CLOCK.HOUR[3:0] Description
0 0x00 - 0x17 Hour (0 - 23)
0x18 - 0x1F Reserved
1 0 0x0 Reserved
0x1 - 0xC AM Hour (1 - 12)
0xD - 0xF Reserved
1 0x0 Reserved
0x1 - 0xC PM Hour (1 - 12)
0xF - 0xF Reserved
Bits 11:6 – MINUTE[5:0]: Minute
0 – 59.
Bits 5:0 – SECOND[5:0]: Second
0– 59.
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19.8.23. Counter Period - MODE1
Name: PER
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PER[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PER[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – PER[15:0]: Counter Period
These bits define the value of the 16-bit RTC period.
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19.8.24. Compare n Value - MODE0
Name: COMP
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
COMP[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
COMP[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
COMP[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
COMP[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – COMP[31:0]: Compare Value
The 32-bit value of COMPn is continuously compared with the 32-bit COUNT value. When a match
occurs, the Compare n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.CMPn) is
set on the next counter cycle, and the counter value is cleared if CTRL.MATCHCLR is one.
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19.8.25. Compare n Value - MODE1
Name: COMPn
Offset: 0x18+n*0x2 [n=0..1]
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
COMP[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
COMP[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – COMP[15:0]: Compare Value
The 16-bit value of COMPn is continuously compared with the 16-bit COUNT value. When a match
occurs, the Compare n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.CMPn) is
set on the next counter cycle.
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19.8.26. Alarm 0 Value - MODE2
Name: ALARM0
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
YEAR[5:0] MONTH[3:2]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
MONTH[1:0] DAY[4:0] HOUR[4:4]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
HOUR[3:0] MINUTE[5:2]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MINUTE[1:0] SECOND[5:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:26 – YEAR[5:0]: Year
The alarm year. Years are only matched if MASKn.SEL is 6.
Bits 25:22 – MONTH[3:0]: Month
The alarm month. Months are matched only if MASKn.SEL is greater than 4.
Bits 21:17 – DAY[4:0]: Day
The alarm day. Days are matched only if MASKn.SEL is greater than 3.
Bits 16:12 – HOUR[4:0]: Hour
The alarm hour. Hours are matched only if MASKn.SEL is greater than 2.
Bits 11:6 – MINUTE[5:0]: Minute
The alarm minute. Minutes are matched only if MASKn.SEL is greater than 1.
Bits 5:0 – SECOND[5:0]: Second
The alarm second. Seconds are matched only if MASKn.SEL is greater than 0.
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19.8.27. Alarm n Mask - MODE2
Name: MASK
Offset: 0x1C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SEL[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bits 2:0 – SEL[2:0]: Alarm Mask Selection
These bits define which bit groups of Alarm n are valid.
SEL[2:0] Name Description
0x0 OFF Alarm Disabled
0x1 SS Match seconds only
0x2 MMSS Match seconds and minutes only
0x3 HHMMSS Match seconds, minutes, and hours only
0x4 DDHHMMSS Match seconds, minutes, hours, and days only
0x5 MMDDHHMMSS Match seconds, minutes, hours, days, and months only
0x6 YYMMDDHHMMSS Match seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, and years
0x7 Reserved
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20. EIC – External Interrupt Controller
20.1. Overview
The External Interrupt Controller (EIC) allows external pins to be configured as interrupt lines. Each
interrupt line can be individually masked and can generate an interrupt on rising, falling, or both edges, or
on high or low levels. Each external pin has a configurable filter to remove spikes. Each external pin can
also be configured to be asynchronous in order to wake up the device from sleep modes where all clocks
have been disabled. External pins can also generate an event.
A separate non-maskable interrupt (NMI) is also supported. It has properties similar to the other external
interrupts, but is connected to the NMI request of the CPU, enabling it to interrupt any other interrupt
mode.
20.2. Features
•Up to external pins, plus one non-maskable pin
•Dedicated, individually maskable interrupt for each pin
•Interrupt on rising, falling, or both edges
•Interrupt on high or low levels
•Asynchronous interrupts for sleep modes without clock
•Filtering of external pins
•Event generation
20.3. Block Diagram
Figure 20-1. EIC Block Diagram
Filter Edge/Level
Detection
Interrupt
Wake
Event
FILTENx
EXTINTx
intreq_extint
inwake_extint
evt_extint
Filter Edge/Level
Detection
Interrupt
Wake
NMIFILTEN NMISENSE[2:0]
NMI
intreq_nmi
inwake_nmi
SENSEx[2:0]
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20.4. Signal Description
Signal Name Type Description
EXTINT[..0] Digital Input External interrupt pin
NMI Digital Input Non-maskable interrupt pin
One signal can be mapped on several pins.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
20.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this EIC, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
20.5.1. I/O Lines
Using the EIC’s I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured.
Related Links
PORT - I/O Pin Controller on page 320
20.5.2. Power Management
All interrupts are available in all sleep modes, but the EIC can be configured to automatically mask some
interrupts in order to prevent device wake-up.
The EIC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The EIC’s
interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the Event System
can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
20.5.3. Clocks
The EIC bus clock (CLK_EIC_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager, and the default
state of CLK_EIC_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking section in PM – Power Manager.
A generic clock (GCLK_EIC) is required to clock the peripheral. This clock must be configured and
enabled in the Generic Clock Controller before using the peripheral. Refer to GCLK – Generic Clock
Controller.
This generic clock is asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_EIC_APB). Due to this
asynchronicity, writes to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to
Synchronization for further details.
Related Links
Synchronization on page 284
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
20.5.4. Interrupts
There are two interrupt request lines, one for the external interrupts (EXTINT) and one for non-maskable
interrupt (NMI).
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The EXTINT interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the EIC interrupt requires
the interrupt controller to be configured first.
The NMI interrupt request line is also connected to the interrupt controller, but does not require the
interrupt to be configured.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
20.5.5. Events
The events are connected to the Event System. Using the events requires the Event System to be
configured first.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
20.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, the EIC continues normal operation. If the EIC is configured in a
way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper
operation or data loss may result during debugging.
20.5.7. Register Access Protection
All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller
(PAC), except the following registers:
•Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)
•Non-Maskable Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (NMIFLAG)
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
20.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
20.6. Functional Description
20.6.1. Principle of Operation
The EIC detects edge or level condition to generate interrupts to the CPU interrupt controller or events to
the Event System. Each external interrupt pin (EXTINT) can be filtered using majority vote filtering,
clocked by GCLK_EIC
20.6.2. Basic Operation
20.6.2.1. Initialization
The EIC must be initialized in the following order:
1. Enable CLK_EIC_APB
2. If edge detection or filtering is required, GCLK_EIC must be enabled
3. Write the EIC configuration registers (EVCTRL, WAKEUP, CONFIGy)
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4. Enable the EIC
To use NMI, GCLK_EIC must be enabled after EIC configuration (NMICTRL).
20.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling and Resetting
The EIC is enabled by writing a '1' the Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.ENABLE). The EIC is
disabled by writing CTRL.ENABLE to '0'.
The EIC is reset by setting the Software Reset bit in the Control register (CTRL.SWRST). All registers in
the EIC will be reset to their initial state, and the EIC will be disabled.
Refer to the CTRL register description for details.
20.6.3. External Pin Processing
Each external pin can be configured to generate an interrupt/event on edge detection (rising, falling or
both edges) or level detection (high or low). The sense of external interrupt pins is configured by writing
the Input Sense x bits in the Config n register (CONFIGn.SENSEx). The corresponding interrupt flag
(INTFLAG.EXTINT[x]) in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) is set when the interrupt
condition is met.
When the interrupt flag has been cleared in edge-sensitive mode, INTFLAG.EXTINT[x] will only be set if a
new interrupt condition is met. In level-sensitive mode, when interrupt has been cleared,
INTFLAG.EXTINT[x] will be set immediately if the EXTINTx pin still matches the interrupt condition.
Each external pin can be filtered by a majority vote filtering, clocked by GCLK_EIC. Filtering is enabled if
bit Filter Enable x in the Configuration n register (CONFIGn.FILTENx) is written to '1'. The majority vote
filter samples the external pin three times with GCLK_EIC and outputs the value when two or more
samples are equal.
Table 20-1. Majority Vote Filter
Samples [0, 1, 2] Filter Output
[0,0,0] 0
[0,0,1] 0
[0,1,0] 0
[0,1,1] 1
[1,0,0] 0
[1,0,1] 1
[1,1,0] 1
[1,1,1] 1
When an external interrupt is configured for level detection, or if filtering is disabled, detection is made
asynchronously, and GCLK_EIC is not required.
If filtering or edge detection is enabled, the EIC automatically requests the GCLK_EIC to operate
(GCLK_EIC must be enabled in the GCLK module, see GCLK – Generic Clock Controller for details). If
level detection is enabled, GCLK_EIC is not required, but interrupt and events can still be generated.
When an external interrupt is configured for level detection and when filtering is disabled, detection is
done asynchronously. Asynchronuous detection does not require GCLK_EIC, but interrupt and events
can still be generated. If filtering or edge detection is enabled, the EIC automatically requests GCLK_EIC
to operate. GCLK_EIC must be enabled in the GCLK module.
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Figure 20-2. Interrupt Detections
intreq_extint[x]
(edge detection / filter)
intreq_extint[x]
(edge detection / no filter)
intreq_extint[x]
(level detection / filter)
intreq_extint[x]
(level detection / no filter)
EXTINTx
CLK_EIC_APB
GCLK_EIC
clear INTFLAG.EXTINT[x]
No interrupt
No interrupt
The detection delay depends on the detection mode.
Table 20-2. Interrupt Latency
Detection mode Latency (worst case)
Level without filter Three CLK_EIC_APB periods
Level with filter Four GCLK_EIC periods + Three CLK_EIC_APB periods
Edge without filter Four GCLK_EIC periods + Three CLK_EIC_APB periods
Edge with filter Six GCLK_EIC periods + Three CLK_EIC_APB periods
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
20.6.4. Additional Features
20.6.4.1. Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
The non-maskable interrupt pin can also generate an interrupt on edge or level detection, but it is
configured with the dedicated NMI Control register (NMICTRL). To select the sense for NMI, write to the
NMISENSE bit group in the NMI Control register (NMICTRL.NMISENSE). NMI filtering is enabled by
writing a '1' to the NMI Filter Enable bit (NMICTRL.NMIFILTEN).
If edge detection or filtering is required, enable GCLK_EIC or CLK_ULP32K.
NMI detection is enabled only by the NMICTRL.NMISENSE value, and the EIC is not required to be
enabled.
When an NMI is detected, the non-maskable interrupt flag in the NMI Flag Status and Clear register is set
(NMIFLAG.NMI). NMI interrupt generation is always enabled, and NMIFLAG.NMI generates an interrupt
request when set.
20.6.5. Interrupts
The EIC has the following interrupt sources:
•External interrupt pins (EXTINTx). See Basic Operation.
•Non-maskable interrupt pin (NMI). See Additional Features.
Each interrupt source has an associated interrupt flag. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and
Clear register (INTFLAG) is set when an interrupt condition occurs (NMIFLAG for NMI). Each interrupt,
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except NMI, can be individually enabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set
register (INTENSET=1), and disabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear
register (INTENCLR=1).
An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the EIC
is reset. See the INTFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags. The EIC has one common
interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources, and one interrupt request line for the NMI. The user
must read the INTFLAG (or NMIFLAG) register to determine which interrupt condition is present.
Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.
Note: If an external interrupts (EXTINT) is common on two or more I/O pins, only one will be active (the
first one programmed).
Related Links
Processor And Architecture on page 40
20.6.6. Events
The EIC can generate the following output events:
•External event from pin (EXTINTx).
Setting an Event Output Control register (EVCTRL.EXTINTEO) enables the corresponding output event.
Clearing this bit disables the corresponding output event. Refer to Event System for details on configuring
the Event System.
When the condition on pin EXTINTx matches the configuration in the CONFIGn register, the
corresponding event is generated, if enabled.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
20.6.7. Sleep Mode Operation
In sleep modes, an EXTINTx pin can wake up the device if the corresponding condition matches the
configuration in CONFIGy register. Writing a one to a Wake-Up Enable bit (WAKEUP.WAKEUPEN[x])
enables the wake-up from pin EXTINTx. Writing a zero to a Wake-Up Enable bit
(WAKEUP.WAKEUPEN[x]) disables the wake-up from pin EXTINTx.
Using WAKEUPEN[x]=1 with INTENSET=0 is not recommended.
In sleep modes, an EXTINTx pin can wake up the device if the corresponding condition matches the
configuration in CONFIGn register, and the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register
(INTENSET) is written to '1'. WAKEUP.WAKEUPEN[x]=1 can enable the wake-up from pin EXTINTx.
Figure 20-3. Wake-Up Operation Example (High-Level Detection, No Filter, WAKEUPEN[x]=1)
CLK_EIC_APB
EXTINTx
intwake_extint[x]
intreq_extint[x]
clear INTFLAG.EXTINT[x]
wake from sleep mode
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20.6.8. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
When executing an operation that requires synchronization, the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status
register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set immediately, and cleared when synchronization is complete.
If an operation that requires synchronization is executed while STATUS.SYNCBUSY is one, the bus will
be stalled. All operations will complete successfully, but the CPU will be stalled, and interrupts will be
pending as long as the bus is stalled.
The following bits are synchronized when written:
•Software Reset bit in the Control register (CTRL.SWRST)
•Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.ENABLE)
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
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20.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00 CTRL 7:0 ENABLE SWRST
0x01 STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY
0x02 NMICTRL 7:0 NMIFILTEN NMISENSE[2:0]
0x03 NMIFLAG 7:0 NMI
0x04
EVCTRL
7:0 EXTINTEO7 EXTINTEO6 EXTINTEO5 EXTINTEO4 EXTINTEO3 EXTINTEO2 EXTINTEO1 EXTINTEO0
0x05 15:8 EXTINTEO15 EXTINTEO14 EXTINTEO13 EXTINTEO12 EXTINTEO11 EXTINTEO10 EXTINTEO9 EXTINTEO8
0x06 23:16
0x07 31:24
0x08
INTENCLR
7:0 EXTINT7 EXTINT6 EXTINT5 EXTINT4 EXTINT3 EXTINT2 EXTINT1 EXTINT0
0x09 15:8 EXTINT15 EXTINT14 EXTINT13 EXTINT12 EXTINT11 EXTINT10 EXTINT9 EXTINT8
0x0A 23:16
0x0B 31:24
0x0C
INTENSET
7:0 EXTINT7 EXTINT6 EXTINT5 EXTINT4 EXTINT3 EXTINT2 EXTINT1 EXTINT0
0x0D 15:8 EXTINT15 EXTINT14 EXTINT13 EXTINT12 EXTINT11 EXTINT10 EXTINT9 EXTINT8
0x0E 23:16
0x0F 31:24
0x10
INTFLAG
7:0 EXTINT7 EXTINT6 EXTINT5 EXTINT4 EXTINT3 EXTINT2 EXTINT1 EXTINT0
0x11 15:8 EXTINT15 EXTINT14 EXTINT13 EXTINT12 EXTINT11 EXTINT10 EXTINT9 EXTINT8
0x12 23:16
0x13 31:24
0x14
WAKEUP
7:0 WAKEUPEN7 WAKEUPEN6 WAKEUPEN5 WAKEUPEN4 WAKEUPEN3 WAKEUPEN2 WAKEUPEN1 WAKEUPEN0
0x15 15:8 WAKEUPEN1
5
WAKEUPEN1
4
WAKEUPEN1
3
WAKEUPEN1
2
WAKEUPEN1
1
WAKEUPEN1
0WAKEUPEN9 WAKEUPEN8
0x16 23:16
0x17 31:24
0x18
CONFIG0
7:0 FILTEN1 SENSE1[2:0] FILTEN0 SENSE0[2:0]
0x19 15:8 FILTEN3 SENSE3[2:0] FILTEN2 SENSE2[2:0]
0x1A 23:16 FILTEN5 SENSE5[2:0] FILTEN4 SENSE4[2:0]
0x1B 31:24 FILTEN7 SENSE7[2:0] FILTEN6 SENSE6[2:0]
0x1C
CONFIG1
7:0 FILTEN1 SENSE1[2:0] FILTEN0 SENSE0[2:0]
0x1D 15:8 FILTEN3 SENSE3[2:0] FILTEN2 SENSE2[2:0]
0x1E 23:16 FILTEN5 SENSE5[2:0] FILTEN4 SENSE4[2:0]
0x1F 31:24 FILTEN7 SENSE7[2:0] FILTEN6 SENSE6[2:0]
0x20
CONFIG2
7:0 FILTEN1 SENSE1[2:0] FILTEN0 SENSE0[2:0]
0x21 15:8 FILTEN3 SENSE3[2:0] FILTEN2 SENSE2[2:0]
0x22 23:16 FILTEN5 SENSE5[2:0] FILTEN4 SENSE4[2:0]
0x23 31:24 FILTEN7 SENSE7[2:0] FILTEN6 SENSE6[2:0]
20.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
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Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the
"Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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20.8.1. Control
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRL.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately, and the Synchronization Busy
bit in the Status register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set. STATUS.SYNCBUSY will be cleared when
the operation is complete.
Value Description
0 The EIC is disabled.
1 The EIC is enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit resets all registers in the EIC to their initial state, and the EIC will be disabled.
Writing a one to CTRL.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same
write operation will be discarded.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRL.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRL.SWRST and STATUS.SYNCBUSY will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
Value Description
0 There is no ongoing reset operation.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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20.8.2. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x01
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCBUSY
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 7 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
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20.8.3. Non-Maskable Interrupt Control
Name: NMICTRL
Offset: 0x02
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
NMIFILTEN NMISENSE[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 3 – NMIFILTEN: Non-Maskable Interrupt Filter Enable
Value Description
0 NMI filter is disabled.
1 NMI filter is enabled.
Bits 2:0 – NMISENSE[2:0]: Non-Maskable Interrupt Sense
These bits define on which edge or level the NMI triggers.
NMISENSE[2:0] Name Description
0x0 NONE No detection
0x1 RISE Rising-edge detection
0x2 FALL Falling-edge detection
0x3 BOTH Both-edges detection
0x4 HIGH High-level detection
0x5 LOW Low-level detection
0x6-0x7 Reserved
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20.8.4. Non-Maskable Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: NMIFLAG
Offset: 0x03
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
NMI
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – NMI: Non-Maskable Interrupt
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set when the NMI pin matches the NMI sense configuration, and will generate an interrupt
request.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the non-maskable interrupt flag.
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20.8.5. Event Control
Name: EVCTRL
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EXTINTEO15 EXTINTEO14 EXTINTEO13 EXTINTEO12 EXTINTEO11 EXTINTEO10 EXTINTEO9 EXTINTEO8
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EXTINTEO7 EXTINTEO6 EXTINTEO5 EXTINTEO4 EXTINTEO3 EXTINTEO2 EXTINTEO1 EXTINTEO0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – EXTINTEOn: External Interrupt x Event Output
Enable [x=15..0]
These bits indicate whether the event associated with the EXTINTx pin is enabled or not to generated for
every detection.
Value Description
0 Event from pin EXTINTx is disabled.
1 Event from pin EXTINTx is enabled.
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20.8.6. Interrupt Enable Clear
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EXTINT15 EXTINT14 EXTINT13 EXTINT12 EXTINT11 EXTINT10 EXTINT9 EXTINT8
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EXTINT7 EXTINT6 EXTINT5 EXTINT4 EXTINT3 EXTINT2 EXTINT1 EXTINT0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – EXTINTn: External Interrupt x Enable [x=15..0]
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the External Interrupt x Enable bit, which enables the external interrupt.
Value Description
0 The external interrupt x is disabled.
1 The external interrupt x is enabled.
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20.8.7. Interrupt Enable Set
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EXTINT15 EXTINT14 EXTINT13 EXTINT12 EXTINT11 EXTINT10 EXTINT9 EXTINT8
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EXTINT7 EXTINT6 EXTINT5 EXTINT4 EXTINT3 EXTINT2 EXTINT1 EXTINT0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – EXTINTn: External Interrupt x Enable [x=15..0]
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the External Interrupt x Enable bit, which enables the external interrupt.
Value Description
0 The external interrupt x is disabled.
1 The external interrupt x is enabled.
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20.8.8. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EXTINT15 EXTINT14 EXTINT13 EXTINT12 EXTINT11 EXTINT10 EXTINT9 EXTINT8
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EXTINT7 EXTINT6 EXTINT5 EXTINT4 EXTINT3 EXTINT2 EXTINT1 EXTINT0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – EXTINTn: External Interrupt x [x=15..0]
This flag is cleared by writing a one to it.
This flag is set when EXTINTx pin matches the external interrupt sense configuration and will generate an
interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.EXTINT[x] is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the External Interrupt x flag.
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20.8.9. Wake-Up Enable
Name: WAKEUP
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
WAKEUPEN15 WAKEUPEN14 WAKEUPEN13 WAKEUPEN12 WAKEUPEN11 WAKEUPEN10 WAKEUPEN9 WAKEUPEN8
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WAKEUPEN7 WAKEUPEN6 WAKEUPEN5 WAKEUPEN4 WAKEUPEN3 WAKEUPEN2 WAKEUPEN1 WAKEUPEN0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – WAKEUPENn: External Interrupt x Wake-up
Enable [x=15..0]
This bit enables or disables wake-up from sleep modes when the EXTINTx pin matches the external
interrupt sense configuration.
Value Description
0 Wake-up from the EXTINTx pin is disabled.
1 Wake-up from the EXTINTx pin is enabled.
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20.8.10. Configuration n
Name: CONFIGn
Offset: 0x18 + n*0x04 [n=0..2]
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
FILTEN7 SENSE7[2:0] FILTEN6 SENSE6[2:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
FILTEN5 SENSE5[2:0] FILTEN4 SENSE4[2:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
FILTEN3 SENSE3[2:0] FILTEN2 SENSE2[2:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FILTEN1 SENSE1[2:0] FILTEN0 SENSE0[2:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31, 27, 23, 19, 15, 11, 7,3 – FILTENx: Filter 0 Enable [x=7..0]
0: Filter is disabled for EXTINT[n*8+x] input.
1: Filter is enabled for EXTINT[n*8+x] input.
Bits 30:28, 26:24, 22:20, 18:16, 14:12, 10:8, 6:4, 2:0 – SENSEx: Input Sense 0 Configuration [x=7..0]
SENSE0[2:0] Name Description
0x0 NONE No detection
0x1 RISE Rising-edge detection
0x2 FALL Falling-edge detection
0x3 BOTH Both-edges detection
0x4 HIGH High-level detection
0x5 LOW Low-level detection
0x6-0x7 Reserved
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21. NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller
21.1. Overview
Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) is a reprogrammable Flash memory that retains program and data storage
even with power off. The NVM Controller (NVMCTRL) connects to the AHB and APB bus interfaces for
system access to the NVM block. The AHB interface is used for reads and writes to the NVM block, while
the APB interface is used for commands and configuration.
21.2. Features
•32-bit AHB interface for reads and writes
•All NVM sections are memory mapped to the AHB, including calibration and system configuration
•32-bit APB interface for commands and control
•Programmable wait states for read optimization
•16 regions can be individually protected or unprotected
•Additional protection for boot loader
•Supports device protection through a security bit
•Interface to Power Manager for power-down of Flash blocks in sleep modes
•Can optionally wake up on exit from sleep or on first access
•Direct-mapped cache
Note: A register with property "Enable-Protected" may contain bits that are not enable-protected.
21.3. Block Diagram
Figure 21-1. Block Diagram
Command and
Control
NVM Interface
Cache
NVM Block
NVMCTRL
AHB
APB
21.4. Signal Description
Not applicable.
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21.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this module, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
21.5.1. Power Management
The NVMCTRL will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running.
The NVMCTRL interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes.
The Power Manager will automatically put the NVM block into a low-power state when entering sleep
mode. This is based on the Control B register (CTRLB) SLEEPPRM bit setting. Refer to the
CTRLB.SLEEPPRM register description for more details.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
21.5.2. Clocks
Two synchronous clocks are used by the NVMCTRL. One is provided by the AHB bus
(CLK_NVMCTRL_AHB) and the other is provided by the APB bus (CLK_NVMCTRL_APB). For higher
system frequencies, a programmable number of wait states can be used to optimize performance. When
changing the AHB bus frequency, the user must ensure that the NVM Controller is configured with the
proper number of wait states. Refer to the Electrical Characteristics for the exact number of wait states to
be used for a particular frequency range.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
21.5.3. Interrupts
The NVM Controller interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the NVMCTRL
interrupt requires the interrupt controller to be programmed first.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
21.5.4. Debug Operation
When an external debugger forces the CPU into debug mode, the peripheral continues normal operation.
Access to the NVM block can be protected by the security bit. In this case, the NVM block will not be
accessible. See the section on the NVMCTRL Security Bit for details.
21.5.5. Register Access Protection
All registers with write-access are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC),
except the following registers:
•Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)
•Status register (STATUS)
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
21.5.6. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
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21.6. Functional Description
21.6.1. Principle of Operation
The NVM Controller is a slave on the AHB and APB buses. It responds to commands, read requests and
write requests, based on user configuration.
21.6.1.1. Initialization
After power up, the NVM Controller goes through a power-up sequence. During this time, access to the
NVM Controller from the AHB bus is halted. Upon power-up completion, the NVM Controller is
operational without any need for user configuration.
21.6.2. Memory Organization
Refer to the Physical Memory Map for memory sizes and addresses for each device.
The NVM is organized into rows, where each row contains four pages, as shown in the NVM Row
Organization figure. The NVM has a row-erase granularity, while the write granularity is by page. In other
words, a single row erase will erase all four pages in the row, while four write operations are used to write
the complete row.
Figure 21-2. NVM Row Organization
Page (n*4) + 3 Page (n*4) + 2 Page (n*4) + 1 Page (n*4) + 0
Row n
The NVM block contains a calibration and auxiliary space plus a dedicated EEPROM emulation space
that are memory mapped. Refer to the NVM Organization figure below for details.
The calibration and auxiliary space contains factory calibration and system configuration information.
These spaces can be read from the AHB bus in the same way as the main NVM main address space.
In addition, a boot loader section can be allocated at the beginning of the main array, and an EEPROM
section can be allocated at the end of the NVM main address space.
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Figure 21-3. NVM Memory Organization
Calibration and
Auxillary Space
NVM Main
Address Space
NVM Base Address + 0x00800000
NVM Base Address + NVM Size
NVM Base Address
The lower rows in the NVM main address space can be allocated as a boot loader section by using the
BOOTPROT fuses, and the upper rows can be allocated to EEPROM, as shown in the figure below.
The boot loader section is protected by the lock bit(s) corresponding to this address space and by the
BOOTPROT[2:0] fuse. The EEPROM rows can be written regardless of the region lock status.
The number of rows protected by BOOTPROT is given in Boot Loader Size, the number of rows allocated
to the EEPROM are given in EEPROM Size.
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Figure 21-4. EEPROM and Boot Loader Allocation
21.6.3. Region Lock Bits
The NVM block is grouped into 16 equally sized regions. The region size is dependent on the Flash
memory size, and is given in the table below. Each region has a dedicated lock bit preventing writing and
erasing pages in the region. After production, all regions will be unlocked.
Table 21-1. Region Size
Memory Size [KB] Region Size [KB]
256 16
128 8
64 4
32 2
To lock or unlock a region, the Lock Region and Unlock Region commands are provided. Writing one of
these commands will temporarily lock/unlock the region containing the address loaded in the ADDR
register. ADDR can be written by software, or the automatically loaded value from a write operation can
be used. The new setting will stay in effect until the next Reset, or until the setting is changed again using
the Lock and Unlock commands. The current status of the lock can be determined by reading the LOCK
register.
To change the default lock/unlock setting for a region, the user configuration section of the auxiliary space
must be written using the Write Auxiliary Page command. Writing to the auxiliary space will take effect
after the next Reset. Therefore, a boot of the device is needed for changes in the lock/unlock setting to
take effect. Refer to the Physical Memory Map for calibration and auxiliary space address mapping.
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Related Links
Physical Memory Map on page 36
21.6.4. Command and Data Interface
The NVM Controller is addressable from the APB bus, while the NVM main address space is addressable
from the AHB bus. Read and automatic page write operations are performed by addressing the NVM
main address space or the RWWEE address space directly, while other operations such as manual page
writes and row erases must be performed by issuing commands through the NVM Controller.
When performing a write operation the flash will be stalled during the whole operation. If running code
from the flash, the next instruction will not be executed until after the operation has completed.
To issue a command, the CTRLA.CMD bits must be written along with the CTRLA.CMDEX value. When a
command is issued, INTFLAG.READY will be cleared until the command has completed. Any commands
written while INTFLAG.READY is low will be ignored.
The CTRLB register must be used to control the power reduction mode, read wait states, and the write
mode.
21.6.4.1. NVM Read
Reading from the NVM main address space is performed via the AHB bus by addressing the NVM main
address space or auxiliary address space directly. Read data is available after the configured number of
read wait states (CTRLB.RWS) set in the NVM Controller.
The number of cycles data are delayed to the AHB bus is determined by the read wait states. Examples
of using zero and one wait states are shown in Figure Read Wait State Examples below.
Reading the NVM main address space while a programming or erase operation is ongoing on the NVM
main array results in an AHB bus stall until the end of the operation.
Figure 21-5. Read Wait State Examples
0 Wait States
1 Wait States
AHB Command
AHB Slave Ready
AHB Slave Data
AHB Command
AHB Slave Ready
AHB Slave Data
Rd 0 Rd 1 Idle
Rd 0 Rd 1 Idle
Data 0 Data 1
Data 0 Data 1
21.6.4.2. NVM Write
The NVM Controller requires that an erase must be done before programming. The entire NVM main
address space can be erased by a debugger Chip Erase command. Alternatively, rows can be individually
erased by the Erase Row command.
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After programming the NVM main array, the region that the page resides in can be locked to prevent
spurious write or erase sequences. Locking is performed on a per-region basis, and so, locking a region
will lock all pages inside the region.
Data to be written to the NVM block are first written to and stored in an internal buffer called the page
buffer. The page buffer contains the same number of bytes as an NVM page. Writes to the page buffer
must be 16 or 32 bits. 8-bit writes to the page buffer are not allowed and will cause a system exception.
Writing to the NVM block via the AHB bus is performed by a load operation to the page buffer. For each
AHB bus write, the address is stored in the ADDR register. After the page buffer has been loaded with the
required number of bytes, the page can be written to the NVM main array by setting CTRLA.CMD to
'Write Page' and setting the key value to CMDEX. The LOAD bit in the STATUS register indicates whether
the page buffer has been loaded or not. Before writing the page to memory, the accessed row must be
erased.
Automatic page writes are enabled by writing the manual write bit to zero (CTRLB.MANW=0). This will
trigger a write operation to the page addressed by ADDR when the last location of the page is written.
Because the address is automatically stored in ADDR during the I/O bus write operation, the last given
address will be present in the ADDR register. There is no need to load the ADDR register manually,
unless a different page in memory is to be written.
Procedure for Manual Page Writes (CTRLB.MANW=1)
The row to be written to must be erased before the write command is given.
•Write to the page buffer by addressing the NVM main address space directly
•Write the page buffer to memory: CTRL.CMD='Write Page' and CMDEX
•The READY bit in the INTFLAG register will be low while programming is in progress, and access
through the AHB will be stalled
Procedure for Automatic Page Writes (CTRLB.MANW=0)
The row to be written to must be erased before the last write to the page buffer is performed.
Note that partially written pages must be written with a manual write.
•Write to the page buffer by addressing the NVM main address space directly.
When the last location in the page buffer is written, the page is automatically written to NVM main
address space.
•INTFLAG.READY will be zero while programming is in progress and access through the AHB will
be stalled.
21.6.4.3. Page Buffer Clear
The page buffer is automatically set to all '1' after a page write is performed. If a partial page has been
written and it is desired to clear the contents of the page buffer, the Page Buffer Clear command can be
used.
21.6.4.4. Erase Row
Before a page can be written, the row containing that page must be erased. The Erase Row command
can be used to erase the desired row in the NVM main address space. Erasing the row sets all bits to '1'.
If the row resides in a region that is locked, the erase will not be performed and the Lock Error bit in the
Status register (STATUS.LOCKE) will be set.
Procedure for Erase Row
•Write the address of the row to erase to ADDR. Any address within the row can be used.
•Issue an Erase Row command.
Note: The NVM Address bit field in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR) uses 16-bit addressing.
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21.6.4.5. Lock and Unlock Region
These commands are used to lock and unlock regions as detailed in section Region Lock Bits.
21.6.4.6. Set and Clear Power Reduction Mode
The NVM Controller and block can be taken in and out of power reduction mode through the Set and
Clear Power Reduction Mode commands. When the NVM Controller and block are in power reduction
mode, the Power Reduction Mode bit in the Status register (STATUS.PRM) is set.
21.6.5. NVM User Configuration
The NVM user configuration resides in the auxiliary space. Refer to the Physical Memory Map of the
device for calibration and auxiliary space address mapping.
The bootloader resides in the main array starting at offset zero. The allocated boot loader section is write-
protected.
Table 21-2. Boot Loader Size
BOOTPROT [2:0] Rows Protected by BOOTPROT Boot Loader Size in Bytes
0x7(1)None 0
0x6 2 512
0x5 4 1024
0x4 8 2048
0x3 16 4096
0x2 32 8192
0x1 64 16384
0x0 128 32768
Note: 1) Default value is 0x7.
The EEPROM[2:0] bits indicate the EEPROM size, see the table below. The EEPROM resides in the
upper rows of the NVM main address space and is writable, regardless of the region lock status.
Table 21-3. EEPROM Size
EEPROM[2:0] Rows Allocated to EEPROM EEPROM Size in Bytes
7 None 0
6 1 256
5 2 512
4 4 1024
3 8 2048
2 16 4096
1 32 8192
0 64 16384
Related Links
Physical Memory Map on page 36
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21.6.6. Security Bit
The security bit allows the entire chip to be locked from external access for code security. The security bit
can be written by a dedicated command, Set Security Bit (SSB). Once set, the only way to clear the
security bit is through a debugger Chip Erase command. After issuing the SSB command, the PROGE
error bit can be checked.
In order to increase the security level it is recommended to enable the internal BOD33 when the security
bit is set.
Related Links
DSU - Device Service Unit on page 61
21.6.7. Cache
The NVM Controller cache reduces the device power consumption and improves system performance
when wait states are required. Only the NVM main array address space is cached. It is a direct-mapped
cache that implements . NVM Controller cache can be enabled by writing a '0' to the Cache Disable bit in
the Control B register (CTRLB.CACHEDIS).
The cache can be configured to three different modes using the Read Mode bit group in the Control B
register (CTRLB.READMODE).
The INVALL command can be issued using the Command bits in the Control A register to invalidate all
cache lines (CTRLA.CMD=INVALL). Commands affecting NVM content automatically invalidate cache
lines.
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21.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
CTRLA
7:0 CMD[6:0]
0x01 15:8 CMDEX[7:0]
0x02
...
0x03
Reserved
0x04
CTRLB
7:0 MANW RWS[3:0]
0x05 15:8 SLEEPPRM[1:0]
0x06 23:16 CACHEDIS[1:0] READMODE[1:0]
0x07 31:24
0x08
PARAM
7:0 NVMP[7:0]
0x09 15:8 NVMP[15:8]
0x0A 23:16 PSZ[2:0]
0x0B 31:24
0x0C INTENCLR 7:0 ERROR READY
0x0D
...
0x0F
Reserved
0x10 INTENSET 7:0 ERROR READY
0x11
...
0x13
Reserved
0x14 INTFLAG 7:0 ERROR READY
0x15
...
0x17
Reserved
0x18
STATUS
7:0 NVME LOCKE PROGE LOAD PRM
0x19 15:8 SB
0x1A
...
0x1B
Reserved
0x1C
ADDR
7:0 ADDR[7:0]
0x1D 15:8 ADDR[15:8]
0x1E 23:16 ADDR[21:16]
0x1F 31:24
0x20
LOCK
7:0 LOCK[7:0]
0x21 15:8 LOCK[15:8]
21.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the
"Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.
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Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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21.8.1. Control A
Name: CTRLA
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CMDEX[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CMD[6:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:8 – CMDEX[7:0]: Command Execution
When this bit group is written to the key value 0xA5, the command written to CMD will be executed. If a
value different from the key value is tried, the write will not be performed and the Programming Error bit in
the Status register (STATUS.PROGE) will be set. PROGE is also set if a previously written command is
not completed yet.
The key value must be written at the same time as CMD. If a command is issued through the APB bus on
the same cycle as an AHB bus access, the AHB bus access will be given priority. The command will then
be executed when the NVM block and the AHB bus are idle.
INTFLAG.READY must be '1' when the command is issued.
Bit 0 of the CMDEX bit group will read back as '1' until the command is issued.
Note: The NVM Address bit field in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR) uses 16-bit addressing.
Bits 6:0 – CMD[6:0]: Command
These bits define the command to be executed when the CMDEX key is written.
CMD[6:0] Group
Configuration
Description
0x00-0x01 - Reserved
0x02 ER Erase Row - Erases the row addressed by the ADDR register in the
NVM main array.
0x03 - Reserved
0x04 WP Write Page - Writes the contents of the page buffer to the page
addressed by the ADDR register.
0x05 EAR Erase Auxiliary Row - Erases the auxiliary row addressed by the
ADDR register. This command can be given only when the security
bit is not set and only to the User Configuration Row.
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CMD[6:0] Group
Configuration
Description
0x06 WAP Write Auxiliary Page - Writes the contents of the page buffer to the
page addressed by the ADDR register. This command can be given
only when the security bit is not set and only to the User
Configuration Row.
0x07-0x3F - Reserved
0x40 LR Lock Region - Locks the region containing the address location in
the ADDR register.
0x41 UR Unlock Region - Unlocks the region containing the address location
in the ADDR register.
0x42 SPRM Sets the Power Reduction Mode.
0x43 CPRM Clears the Power Reduction Mode.
0x44 PBC Page Buffer Clear - Clears the page buffer.
0x45 SSB Set Security Bit - Sets the security bit by writing 0x00 to the first byte
in the lockbit row.
0x46 INVALL Invalidates all cache lines.
0x47-0x7F - Reserved
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21.8.2. Control B
Name: CTRLB
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00000080
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CACHEDIS[1:0] READMODE[1:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SLEEPPRM[1:0]
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MANW RWS[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 0 0 0 0
Bits 19:18 – CACHEDIS[1:0]: Cache Disable
These bits are used to enable/disable caching of the NVM and RWW EEPROM sections. The same
cache is used for both sections.
Table 21-4. Cache Disabled
CACHEDIS[1:0] RWW EEPROM NVM Cache
0x0 Disabled Enabled
0x1 Disabled Disabled
0x2 Enabled Enabled
0x3 Reserved Reserved
Value Description
0 The cache is enabled
1 The cache is disabled
Bits 17:16 – READMODE[1:0]: NVMCTRL Read Mode
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Value Name Description
0x0 NO_MISS_PENALTY The NVM Controller (cache system) does not insert wait states on a
cache miss. Gives the best system performance.
0x1 LOW_POWER Reduces power consumption of the cache system, but inserts a wait
state each time there is a cache miss. This mode may not be relevant
if CPU performance is required, as the application will be stalled and
may lead to increased run time.
0x2 DETERMINISTIC The cache system ensures that a cache hit or miss takes the same
amount of time, determined by the number of programmed Flash wait
states. This mode can be used for real-time applications that require
deterministic execution timings.
0x3 Reserved
Bits 9:8 – SLEEPPRM[1:0]: Power Reduction Mode during Sleep
Indicates the Power Reduction Mode during sleep.
Value Name Description
0x0 WAKEUPACCESS NVM block enters low-power mode when entering sleep.
NVM block exits low-power mode upon first access.
0x1 WAKEUPINSTANT NVM block enters low-power mode when entering sleep.
NVM block exits low-power mode when exiting sleep.
0x2 Reserved
0x3 DISABLED Auto power reduction disabled.
Bit 7 – MANW: Manual Write
Note that reset value of this bit is '1'.
Value Description
0 Writing to the last word in the page buffer will initiate a write operation to the page addressed
by the last write operation. This includes writes to memory and auxiliary rows.
1 Write commands must be issued through the CTRLA.CMD register.
Bits 4:1 – RWS[3:0]: NVM Read Wait States
These bits control the number of wait states for a read operation. '0' indicates zero wait states, '1'
indicates one wait state, etc., up to 15 wait states.
This register is initialized to 0 wait states. Software can change this value based on the NVM access time
and system frequency.
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21.8.3. NVM Parameter
Name: PARAM
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x000XXXXX
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PSZ[2:0]
Access RRR
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
NVMP[15:8]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
NVMP[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 18:16 – PSZ[2:0]: Page Size
Indicates the page size. Not all devices of the device families will provide all the page sizes indicated in
the table.
Value Name Description
0x0 8 8 bytes
0x1 16 16 bytes
0x2 32 32 bytes
0x3 64 64 bytes
0x4 128 128 bytes
0x5 256 256 bytes
0x6 512 512 bytes
0x7 1024 1024 bytes
Bits 15:0 – NVMP[15:0]: NVM Pages
Indicates the number of pages in the NVM main address space.
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21.8.4. Interrupt Enable Clear
This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ERROR READY
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – ERROR: Error Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit clears the ERROR interrupt enable.
This bit will read as the current value of the ERROR interrupt enable.
Bit 0 – READY: NVM Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit clears the READY interrupt enable.
This bit will read as the current value of the READY interrupt enable.
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21.8.5. Interrupt Enable Set
This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ERROR READY
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – ERROR: Error Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit sets the ERROR interrupt enable.
This bit will read as the current value of the ERROR interrupt enable.
Bit 0 – READY: NVM Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit sets the READY interrupt enable.
This bit will read as the current value of the READY interrupt enable.
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21.8.6. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x00
Property:
–
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ERROR READY
Access R/W R
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – ERROR: Error
This flag is set on the occurrence of an NVME, LOCKE or PROGE error.
This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.
Value Description
0 No errors have been received since the last clear.
1 At least one error has occurred since the last clear.
Bit 0 – READY: NVM Ready
Value Description
0 The NVM controller is busy programming or erasing.
1 The NVM controller is ready to accept a new command.
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21.8.7. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x0X00
Property:
–
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SB
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
NVME LOCKE PROGE LOAD PRM
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 8 – SB: Security Bit Status
Value Description
0 The Security bit is inactive.
1 The Security bit is active.
Bit 4 – NVME: NVM Error
This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.
Value Description
0 No programming or erase errors have been received from the NVM controller since this bit
was last cleared.
1 At least one error has been registered from the NVM Controller since this bit was last
cleared.
Bit 3 – LOCKE: Lock Error Status
This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.
Value Description
0 No programming of any locked lock region has happened since this bit was last cleared.
1 Programming of at least one locked lock region has happened since this bit was last cleared.
Bit 2 – PROGE: Programming Error Status
This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.
Value Description
0 No invalid commands or bad keywords were written in the NVM Command register since this
bit was last cleared.
1 An invalid command and/or a bad keyword was/were written in the NVM Command register
since this bit was last cleared.
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Bit 1 – LOAD: NVM Page Buffer Active Loading
This bit indicates that the NVM page buffer has been loaded with one or more words. Immediately after
an NVM load has been performed, this flag is set. It remains set until a page write or a page buffer clear
(PBCLR) command is given.
This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.
Bit 0 – PRM: Power Reduction Mode
This bit indicates the current NVM power reduction state. The NVM block can be set in power reduction
mode in two ways: through the command interface or automatically when entering sleep with SLEEPPRM
set accordingly.
PRM can be cleared in three ways: through AHB access to the NVM block, through the command
interface (SPRM and CPRM) or when exiting sleep with SLEEPPRM set accordingly.
Value Description
0 NVM is not in power reduction mode.
1 NVM is in power reduction mode.
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21.8.8. Address
Name: ADDR
Offset: 0x1C
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ADDR[21:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ADDR[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ADDR[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 21:0 – ADDR[21:0]: NVM Address
ADDR drives the hardware (16-bit) address to the NVM when a command is executed using CMDEX.
This register is also automatically updated when writing to the page buffer.
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21.8.9. Lock Section
Name: LOCK
Offset: 0x20
Reset: 0xXXXX
Property:
–
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
LOCK[15:8]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LOCK[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – LOCK[15:0]: Region Lock Bits
In order to set or clear these bits, the CMD register must be used.
Default state after erase will be unlocked (0x0000).
Value Description
0 The corresponding lock region is locked.
1 The corresponding lock region is not locked.
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22. PORT - I/O Pin Controller
22.1. Overview
The IO Pin Controller (PORT) controls the I/O pins of the device. The I/O pins are organized in a series of
groups, collectively referred to as a PORT group. Each PORT group can have up to 32 pins that can be
configured and controlled individually or as a group. The number of PORT groups on a device may
depend on the package/number of pins. Each pin may either be used for general-purpose I/O under direct
application control or be assigned to an embedded device peripheral. When used for general-purpose
I/O, each pin can be configured as input or output, with highly configurable driver and pull settings.
All I/O pins have true read-modify-write functionality when used for general-purpose I/O; the direction or
the output value of one or more pins may be changed (set, reset or toggled) explicitly without
unintentionally changing the state of any other pins in the same port group by a single, atomic 8-, 16- or
32-bit write.
The PORT is connected to the high-speed bus matrix through an AHB/APB bridge. The Pin Direction,
Data Output Value and Data Input Value registers may also be accessed using the low-latency CPU local
bus (IOBUS; ARM® single-cycle I/O port).
22.2. Features
•Selectable input and output configuration for each individual pin
•Software-controlled multiplexing of peripheral functions on I/O pins
•Flexible pin configuration through a dedicated Pin Configuration register
•Configurable output driver and pull settings:
–Totem-pole (push-pull)
–Pull configuration
–Driver strength
•Configurable input buffer and pull settings:
–Internal pull-up or pull-down
–Input sampling criteria
–Input buffer can be disabled if not needed for lower power consumption
•Power saving using STANDBY mode
–No access to configuration registers
–Possible access to data registers (DIR, OUT or IN)
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22.3. Block Diagram
Figure 22-1. PORT Block Diagram
ANALOG
BLOCKS
PERIPHERALS
Digital Controls of Analog Blocks
Analog Pad
Connections
I/O
PADS
Port Line
Bundles
IP Line Bundles
Peripheral Mux Select
PORT
Control
and
Status
Pad Line
Bundles
PORTMUX
22.4. Signal Description
Table 22-1. Signal description for PORT
Signal name Type Description
Pxy Digital I/O General-purpose I/O pin y in group x
Refer to the I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One
signal can be mapped on several pins.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
22.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly as following.
22.5.1. I/O Lines
The I/O lines of the PORT are mapped to pins of the physical device. The following naming scheme is
used:
Each line bundle with up to 32 lines is assigned an identifier 'xy', with letter x=A, B, C… and two-digit
number y=00, 01, …31. Examples: A24, C03.
PORT pins are labeled 'Pxy' accordingly, for example PA24, PC03. This identifies each pin in the device
uniquely.
Each pin may be controlled by one or more peripheral multiplexer settings, which allow the pad to be
routed internally to a dedicated peripheral function. When the setting is enabled, the selected peripheral
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has control over the output state of the pad, as well as the ability to read the current physical pad state.
Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details.
Device-specific configurations may cause some lines (and the corresponding Pxy pin) not to be
implemented.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
22.5.2. Power Management
During reset, all PORT lines are configured as inputs with input buffers, output buffers and pull disabled.
If the PORT peripheral is shut down, the latches in the pad will keep their current configuration in any
sleep mode, such as the output value and pull settings. However, the PORT configuration registers and
input synchronizers will lose their contents, and these will not be restored when PORT is powered up
again. Therefore, user must reconfigure the PORT peripheral at power-up to ensure it is in a well-defined
state before use.
The PORT will continue operating in any sleep mode where the selected module source clock is running
because the selected module source clock is still running.
22.5.3. Clocks
The PORT bus clock (CLK_PORT_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager, and the
default state of CLK_PORT_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking section in PM – Power
Manager.
The PORT is fed by two different clocks: a CPU main clock, which allows the CPU to access the PORT
through the low latency CPU local bus (IOBUS); an APB clock, which is a divided clock of the CPU main
clock and allows the CPU to access the registers of PORT through the high-speed matrix and the
AHB/APB bridge.
The priority of IOBUS accesses is higher than event accesses and APB accesses. The EVSYS and APB
will insert wait states in the event of concurrent PORT accesses.
The PORT input synchronizers use the CPU main clock so that the resynchronization delay is minimized
with respect to the APB clock.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
22.5.4. Interrupts
Not applicable.
22.5.5. Events
The events of this peripheral are connected to the Event System.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
22.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is
configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or
data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging -
refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.
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22.5.7. Register Access Protection
All registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller
(PAC).
Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register
description.
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection
does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
22.5.8. Analog Connections
Analog functions are connected directly between the analog blocks and the I/O pads using analog buses.
However, selecting an analog peripheral function for a given pin will disable the corresponding digital
features of the pad.
22.5.9. CPU Local Bus
The CPU local bus (IOBUS) is an interface that connects the CPU directly to the PORT. It is a single-
cycle bus interface, which does not support wait states. It supports 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit sizes.
This bus is generally used for low latency operation. The Data Direction (DIR) and Data Output Value
(OUT) registers can be read, written, set, cleared or be toggled using this bus, and the Data Input Value
(IN) registers can be read.
Since the IOBUS cannot wait for IN register resynchronization, the Control register (CTRL) must be
configured to continuous sampling of all pins that need to be read via the IOBUS in order to prevent stale
data from being read.
Related Links
DIR on page 332
IN on page 340
DIR on page 332
CTRL on page 341
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22.6. Functional Description
Figure 22-2. Overview of the PORT
PULLENx
OUTx
DIRx
INENx
PORT PAD
VDD
INEN
OE
OUT
PULLEN
PAD
Pull
Resistor
PG
NG
Input to Other Modules Analog Input/Output
IN
INx
APB Bus
Synchronizer
Q D
R
R
DQ
DRIVEx
DRIVE
22.6.1. Principle of Operation
Each PORT group of up to 32 pins is controlled by the registers in PORT, as described in the figure.
These registers in PORT are duplicated for each PORT group, with increasing base addresses. The
number of PORT groups may depend on the package/number of pins.
Figure 22-3. Overview of the peripheral functions multiplexing
Port y PINCFG
Port y
Periph Signal 0
PORT bit y
PMUXEN
Data+Config
Periph Signal 1
Periph Signal 15
Port y
PMUX[3:0]
Port y PMUX Select
Port y Line Bundle
PAD y
Pad y
Peripheral Signals to
be muxed to Pad y
Port y Peripheral
Mux Enable
15
1
0
0
1
Line Bundle
PORTMUX
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The I/O pins of the device are controlled by PORT peripheral registers. Each port pin has a corresponding
bit in the Data Direction (DIR) and Data Output Value (OUT) registers to enable that pin as an output and
to define the output state.
The direction of each pin in a PORT group is configured by the DIR register. If a bit in DIR is set to '1', the
corresponding pin is configured as an output pin. If a bit in DIR is set to '0', the corresponding pin is
configured as an input pin.
When the direction is set as output, the corresponding bit in the OUT register will set the level of the pin. If
bit y in OUT is written to '1', pin y is driven HIGH. If bit y in OUT is written to '0', pin y is driven LOW. Pin
configuration can be set by Pin Configuration (PINCFGy) registers, with y=00, 01, ..31 representing the
bit position.
The Data Input Value (IN) is set as the input value of a port pin with resynchronization to the PORT clock.
To reduce power consumption, these input synchronizers are clocked only when system requires reading
the input value. The value of the pin can always be read, whether the pin is configured as input or output.
If the Input Enable bit in the Pin Configuration registers (PINCFGy.INEN) is '0', the input value will not be
sampled.
In PORT, the Peripheral Multiplexer Enable bit in the PINCFGy register (PINCFGy.PMUXEN) can be
written to '1' to enable the connection between peripheral functions and individual I/O pins. The Peripheral
Multiplexing n (PMUXn) registers select the peripheral function for the corresponding pin. This will
override the connection between the PORT and that I/O pin, and connect the selected peripheral signal to
the particular I/O pin instead of the PORT line bundle.
Related Links
DIR on page 332
IN on page 340
DIR on page 332
PINCFGy on page 347
PMUXn on page 345
22.6.2. Basic Operation
22.6.2.1. Initialization
After reset, all standard function device I/O pads are connected to the PORT with outputs tri-stated and
input buffers disabled, even if there is no clock running.
However, specific pins, such as those used for connection to a debugger, may be configured differently,
as required by their special function.
22.6.2.2. Operation
Each I/O pin y can be controlled by the registers in PORT. Each PORT group has its own set of PORT
registers, the base address of the register set for pin y is at byte address PORT + ([y] * 0x4). The index
within that register set is [y].
To use pin number y as an output, write bit y of the DIR register to '1'. This can also be done by writing bit
y in the DIRSET register to '1' - this will avoid disturbing the configuration of other pins in that group. The
y bit in the OUT register must be written to the desired output value.
Similarly, writing an OUTSET bit to '1' will set the corresponding bit in the OUT register to '1'. Writing a bit
in OUTCLR to '1' will set that bit in OUT to zero. Writing a bit in OUTTGL to '1' will toggle that bit in OUT.
To use pin y as an input, bit y in the DIR register must be written to '0'. This can also be done by writing
bit y in the DIRCLR register to '1' - this will avoid disturbing the configuration of other pins in that group.
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The input value can be read from bit y in register IN as soon as the INEN bit in the Pin Configuration
register (PINCFGy.INEN) is written to '1'.
Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on pin configuration and PORT groups.
By default, the input synchronizer is clocked only when an input read is requested. This will delay the
read operation by two CLK_PORT cycles. To remove the delay, the input synchronizers for each PORT
group of eight pins can be configured to be always active, but this will increase power consumption. This
is enabled by writing '1' to the corresponding SAMPLINGn bit field of the CTRL register, see
CTRL.SAMPLING for details.
To use pin y as one of the available peripheral functions, the corresponding PMUXEN bit of the PINCFGy
register must be '1'. The PINCFGy register for pin y is at byte offset (PINCFG0 + [y]).
The peripheral function can be selected by setting the PMUXO or PMUXE in the PMUXn register. The
PMUXO/PMUXE is at byte offset PMUX0 + (y/2). The chosen peripheral must also be configured and
enabled.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
22.6.3. I/O Pin Configuration
The Pin Configuration register (PINCFGy) is used for additional I/O pin configuration. A pin can be set in
a totem-pole or pull configuration.
As pull configuration is done through the Pin Configuration register, all intermediate PORT states during
switching of pin direction and pin values are avoided.
The I/O pin configurations are described further in this chapter, and summarized in Table 22-2.
22.6.3.1. Pin Configurations Summary
Table 22-2. Pin Configurations Summary
DIR INEN PULLEN OUT Configuration
0 0 0 X Reset or analog I/O: all digital disabled
0 0 1 0 Pull-down; input disabled
0 0 1 1 Pull-up; input disabled
0 1 0 X Input
0 1 1 0 Input with pull-down
0 1 1 1 Input with pull-up
1 0 X X Output; input disabled
1 1 X X Output; input enabled
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22.6.3.2. Input Configuration
Figure 22-4. I/O configuration - Standard Input
PULLEN
DIR
OUT
IN
INEN
PULLEN INEN DIR
0 1 0
Figure 22-5. I/O Configuration - Input with Pull
PULLEN
DIR
OUT
IN
INEN
PULLEN INEN DIR
1 1 0
Note: When pull is enabled, the pull value is defined by the OUT value.
22.6.3.3. Totem-Pole Output
When configured for totem-pole (push-pull) output, the pin is driven low or high according to the
corresponding bit setting in the OUT register. In this configuration there is no current limitation for sink or
source other than what the pin is capable of. If the pin is configured for input, the pin will float if no
external pull is connected.
Note: Enabling the output driver will automatically disable pull.
Figure 22-6. I/O Configuration - Totem-Pole Output with Disabled Input
PULLEN
DIR
OUT
IN
INEN
PULLEN INEN DIR
0 0 1
Figure 22-7. I/O Configuration - Totem-Pole Output with Enabled Input
PULLEN
DIR
OUT
IN
INEN
PULLEN INEN DIR
0 1 1
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Figure 22-8. I/O Configuration - Output with Pull
PULLEN
DIR
OUT
IN
INEN
PULLEN INEN DIR
1 0 0
22.6.3.4. Digital Functionality Disabled
Neither Input nor Output functionality are enabled.
Figure 22-9. I/O Configuration - Reset or Analog I/O: Digital Output, Input and Pull Disabled
PULLEN
DIR
OUT
IN
INEN
PULLEN INEN DIR
0 0 0
22.6.4. PORT Access Priority
The PORT is accessed by different systems:
•The ARM® CPU through the ARM® single-cycle I/O port (IOBUS)
•The ARM® CPU through the high-speed matrix and the AHB/APB bridge (APB)
The following priority is adopted:
1. ARM® CPU IOBUS (No wait tolerated)
2. APB
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22.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
DIR
7:0 DIR[7:0]
0x01 15:8 DIR[15:8]
0x02 23:16 DIR[23:16]
0x03 31:24 DIR[31:24]
0x04
DIRCLR
7:0 DIRCLR[7:0]
0x05 15:8 DIRCLR[15:8]
0x06 23:16 DIRCLR[23:16]
0x07 31:24 DIRCLR[31:24]
0x08
DIRSET
7:0 DIRSET[7:0]
0x09 15:8 DIRSET[15:8]
0x0A 23:16 DIRSET[23:16]
0x0B 31:24 DIRSET[31:24]
0x0C
DIRTGL
7:0 DIRTGL[7:0]
0x0D 15:8 DIRTGL[15:8]
0x0E 23:16 DIRTGL[23:16]
0x0F 31:24 DIRTGL[31:24]
0x10
OUT
7:0 OUT[7:0]
0x11 15:8 OUT[15:8]
0x12 23:16 OUT[23:16]
0x13 31:24 OUT[31:24]
0x14
OUTCLR
7:0 OUTCLR[7:0]
0x15 15:8 OUTCLR[15:8]
0x16 23:16 OUTCLR[23:16]
0x17 31:24 OUTCLR[31:24]
0x18
OUTSET
7:0 OUTSET[7:0]
0x19 15:8 OUTSET[15:8]
0x1A 23:16 OUTSET[23:16]
0x1B 31:24 OUTSET[31:24]
0x1C
OUTTGL
7:0 OUTTGL[7:0]
0x1D 15:8 OUTTGL[15:8]
0x1E 23:16 OUTTGL[23:16]
0x1F 31:24 OUTTGL[31:24]
0x20
IN
7:0 IN[7:0]
0x21 15:8 IN[15:8]
0x22 23:16 IN[23:16]
0x23 31:24 IN[31:24]
0x24
CTRL
7:0 SAMPLING[7:0]
0x25 15:8 SAMPLING[15:8]
0x26 23:16 SAMPLING[23:16]
0x27 31:24 SAMPLING[31:24]
0x28
WRCONFIG
7:0 PINMASK[7:0]
0x29 15:8 PINMASK[15:8]
0x2A 23:16 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x2B 31:24 HWSEL WRPINCFG WRPMUX PMUX[3:0]
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Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x2C
...
0x2F
Reserved
0x30 PMUX0 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x31 PMUX1 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x32 PMUX2 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x33 PMUX3 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x34 PMUX4 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x35 PMUX5 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x36 PMUX6 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x37 PMUX7 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x38 PMUX8 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x39 PMUX9 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x3A PMUX10 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x3B PMUX11 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x3C PMUX12 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x3D PMUX13 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x3E PMUX14 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x3F PMUX15 7:0 PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
0x40 PINCFG0 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x41 PINCFG1 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x42 PINCFG2 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x43 PINCFG3 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x44 PINCFG4 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x45 PINCFG5 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x46 PINCFG6 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x47 PINCFG7 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x48 PINCFG8 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x49 PINCFG9 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x4A PINCFG10 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x4B PINCFG11 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x4C PINCFG12 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x4D PINCFG13 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x4E PINCFG14 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x4F PINCFG15 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x50 PINCFG16 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x51 PINCFG17 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x52 PINCFG18 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x53 PINCFG19 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x54 PINCFG20 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x55 PINCFG21 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x56 PINCFG22 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x57 PINCFG23 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x58 PINCFG24 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x59 PINCFG25 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x5A PINCFG26 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x5B PINCFG27 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
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Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x5C PINCFG28 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x5D PINCFG29 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x5E PINCFG30 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
0x5F PINCFG31 7:0 DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
22.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the
8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC
write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.
For details, refer to Register Access Protection.
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22.8.1. Data Direction
This register allows the user to configure one or more I/O pins as an input or output. This register can be
manipulated without doing a read-modify-write operation by using the Data Direction Toggle (DIRTGL),
Data Direction Clear (DIRCLR) and Data Direction Set (DIRSET) registers.
Name: DIR
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DIR[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DIR[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DIR[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DIR[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – DIR[31:0]: Port Data Direction
These bits set the data direction for the individual I/O pins in the PORT group.
Value Description
0 The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group is configured as an input.
1 The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group is configured as an output.
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22.8.2. Data Direction Clear
This register allows the user to set one or more I/O pins as an input, without doing a read-modify-write
operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Direction (DIR), Data Direction Toggle
(DIRTGL) and Data Direction Set (DIRSET) registers.
Name: DIRCLR
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DIRCLR[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DIRCLR[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DIRCLR[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DIRCLR[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – DIRCLR[31:0]: Port Data Direction Clear
Writing a '0' to a bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to a bit will clear the corresponding bit in the DIR register, which configures the I/O pin as an
input.
Value Description
0 The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1 The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group is configured as input.
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22.8.3. Data Direction Set
This register allows the user to set one or more I/O pins as an output, without doing a read-modify-write
operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Direction (DIR), Data Direction Toggle
(DIRTGL) and Data Direction Clear (DIRCLR) registers.
Name: DIRSET
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DIRSET[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DIRSET[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DIRSET[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DIRSET[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – DIRSET[31:0]: Port Data Direction Set
Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to a bit will set the corresponding bit in the DIR register, which configures the I/O pin as an
output.
Value Description
0 The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1 The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group is configured as an output.
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22.8.4. Data Direction Toggle
This register allows the user to toggle the direction of one or more I/O pins, without doing a read-modify-
write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Direction (DIR), Data Direction
Set (DIRSET) and Data Direction Clear (DIRCLR) registers.
Name: DIRTGL
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DIRTGL[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DIRTGL[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DIRTGL[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DIRTGL[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – DIRTGL[31:0]: Port Data Direction Toggle
Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to a bit will toggle the corresponding bit in the DIR register, which reverses the direction of the
I/O pin.
Value Description
0 The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1 The direction of the corresponding I/O pin is toggled.
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22.8.5. Data Output Value
This register sets the data output drive value for the individual I/O pins in the PORT.
This register can be manipulated without doing a read-modify-write operation by using the Data Output
Value Clear (OUTCLR), Data Output Value Set (OUTSET), and Data Output Value Toggle (OUTTGL)
registers.
Name: OUT
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
OUT[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
OUT[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OUT[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OUT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – OUT[31:0]: PORT Data Output Value
For pins configured as outputs via the Data Direction register (DIR), these bits set the logical output drive
level.
For pins configured as inputs via the Data Direction register (DIR) and with pull enabled via the Pull
Enable bit in the Pin Configuration register (PINCFG.PULLEN), these bits will set the input pull direction.
Value Description
0 The I/O pin output is driven low, or the input is connected to an internal pull-down.
1 The I/O pin output is driven high, or the input is connected to an internal pull-up.
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22.8.6. Data Output Value Clear
This register allows the user to set one or more output I/O pin drive levels low, without doing a read-
modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Output Value (OUT),
Data Output Value Toggle (OUTTGL) and Data Output Value Set (OUTSET) registers.
Name: OUTCLR
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
OUTCLR[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
OUTCLR[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OUTCLR[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OUTCLR[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – OUTCLR[31:0]: PORT Data Output Value Clear
Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to a bit will clear the corresponding bit in the OUT register. Pins configured as outputs via the
Data Direction register (DIR) will be set to low output drive level. Pins configured as inputs via DIR and
with pull enabled via the Pull Enable bit in the Pin Configuration register (PINCFG.PULLEN) will set the
input pull direction to an internal pull-down.
Value Description
0 The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1 The corresponding I/O pin output is driven low, or the input is connected to an internal pull-
down.
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22.8.7. Data Output Value Set
This register allows the user to set one or more output I/O pin drive levels high, without doing a read-
modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Output Value (OUT),
Data Output Value Toggle (OUTTGL) and Data Output Value Clear (OUTCLR) registers.
Name: OUTSET
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
OUTSET[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
OUTSET[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OUTSET[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OUTSET[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – OUTSET[31:0]: PORT Data Output Value Set
Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to a bit will set the corresponding bit in the OUT register, which sets the output drive level high
for I/O pins configured as outputs via the Data Direction register (DIR). For pins configured as inputs via
Data Direction register (DIR) with pull enabled via the Pull Enable register (PULLEN), these bits will set
the input pull direction to an internal pull-up.
Value Description
0 The corresponding I/O pin in the group will keep its configuration.
1 The corresponding I/O pin output is driven high, or the input is connected to an internal pull-
up.
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22.8.8. Data Output Value Toggle
This register allows the user to toggle the drive level of one or more output I/O pins, without doing a read-
modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Output Value (OUT),
Data Output Value Set (OUTSET) and Data Output Value Clear (OUTCLR) registers.
Name: OUTTGL
Offset: 0x1C
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
OUTTGL[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
OUTTGL[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OUTTGL[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OUTTGL[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – OUTTGL[31:0]: PORT Data Output Value Toggle
Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to a bit will toggle the corresponding bit in the OUT register, which inverts the output drive level
for I/O pins configured as outputs via the Data Direction register (DIR). For pins configured as inputs via
Data Direction register (DIR) with pull enabled via the Pull Enable register (PULLEN), these bits will
toggle the input pull direction.
Value Description
0 The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1 The corresponding OUT bit value is toggled.
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22.8.9. Data Input Value
Name: IN
Offset: 0x20
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
IN[31:24]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
IN[23:16]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
IN[15:8]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
IN[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – IN[31:0]: PORT Data Input Value
These bits are cleared when the corresponding I/O pin input sampler detects a logical low level on the
input pin.
These bits are set when the corresponding I/O pin input sampler detects a logical high level on the input
pin.
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22.8.10. Control
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x24
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
SAMPLING[31:24]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SAMPLING[23:16]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SAMPLING[15:8]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SAMPLING[7:0]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – SAMPLING[31:0]: Input Sampling Mode
Configures the input sampling functionality of the I/O pin input samplers, for pins configured as inputs via
the Data Direction register (DIR).
The input samplers are enabled and disabled in sub-groups of eight. Thus if any pins within a byte
request continuous sampling, all pins in that eight pin sub-group will be continuously sampled.
Value Description
0 The I/O pin input synchronizer is disabled.
1 The I/O pin input synchronizer is enabled.
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22.8.11. Write Configuration
This write-only register is used to configure several pins simultaneously with the same configuration
and/or peripheral multiplexing.
In order to avoid side effect of non-atomic access, 8-bit or 16-bit writes to this register will have no effect.
Reading this register always returns zero.
Name: WRCONFIG
Offset: 0x28
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
HWSEL WRPINCFG WRPMUX PMUX[3:0]
Access W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
Access W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PINMASK[15:8]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PINMASK[7:0]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 31 – HWSEL: Half-Word Select
This bit selects the half-word field of a 32-PORT group to be reconfigured in the atomic write operation.
This bit will always read as zero.
Value Description
0 The lower 16 pins of the PORT group will be configured.
1 The upper 16 pins of the PORT group will be configured.
Bit 30 – WRPINCFG: Write PINCFG
This bit determines whether the atomic write operation will update the Pin Configuration register
(PINCFGy) or not for all pins selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit updates the configuration of the selected pins with the written WRCONFIG.DRVSTR,
WRCONFIG.PULLEN, WRCONFIG.INEN, WRCONFIG.PMUXEN and WRCONFIG.PINMASK values.
This bit will always read as zero.
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Value Description
0 The PINCFGy registers of the selected pins will not be updated.
1 The PINCFGy registers of the selected pins will be updated.
Bit 28 – WRPMUX: Write PMUX
This bit determines whether the atomic write operation will update the Peripheral Multiplexing register
(PMUXn) or not for all pins selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit updates the pin multiplexer configuration of the selected pins with the written
WRCONFIG. PMUX value.
This bit will always read as zero.
Value Description
0 The PMUXn registers of the selected pins will not be updated.
1 The PMUXn registers of the selected pins will be updated.
Bits 27:24 – PMUX[3:0]: Peripheral Multiplexing
These bits determine the new value written to the Peripheral Multiplexing register (PMUXn) for all pins
selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPMUX
bit is set.
These bits will always read as zero.
Bit 22 – DRVSTR: Output Driver Strength Selection
This bit determines the new value written to PINCFGy.DRVSTR for all pins selected by the
WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPINCFG bit is set.
This bit will always read as zero.
Bit 18 – PULLEN: Pull Enable
This bit determines the new value written to PINCFGy.PULLEN for all pins selected by the
WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPINCFG bit is set.
This bit will always read as zero.
Bit 17 – INEN: Input Enable
This bit determines the new value written to PINCFGy.INEN for all pins selected by the
WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPINCFG bit is set.
This bit will always read as zero.
Bit 16 – PMUXEN: Peripheral Multiplexer Enable
This bit determines the new value written to PINCFGy.PMUXEN for all pins selected by the
WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPINCFG bit is set.
This bit will always read as zero.
Bits 15:0 – PINMASK[15:0]: Pin Mask for Multiple Pin Configuration
These bits select the pins to be configured within the half-word group selected by the
WRCONFIG.HWSEL bit.
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These bits will always read as zero.
Value Description
0 The configuration of the corresponding I/O pin in the half-word group will be left unchanged.
1 The configuration of the corresponding I/O pin in the half-word PORT group will be updated.
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22.8.12. Peripheral Multiplexing n
There are up to 16 Peripheral Multiplexing registers in each group, one for every set of two subsequent
I/O lines. The n denotes the number of the set of I/O lines.
Name: PMUXn
Offset: 0x30 + n*0x01 [n=0..15]
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:4 – PMUXO[3:0]: Peripheral Multiplexing for Odd-Numbered Pin
These bits select the peripheral function for odd-numbered pins (2*n + 1) of a PORT group, if the
corresponding PINCFGy.PMUXEN bit is '1'.
Not all possible values for this selection may be valid. For more details, refer to the I/O Multiplexing and
Considerations.
PMUXO[3:0] Name Description
0x0 A Peripheral function A selected
0x1 B Peripheral function B selected
0x2 C Peripheral function C selected
0x3 D Peripheral function D selected
0x4 E Peripheral function E selected
0x5 F Peripheral function F selected
0x6 G Peripheral function G selected
0x7 H Peripheral function H selected
0x8 I Peripheral function I selected
0x9-0xF - Reserved
Bits 3:0 – PMUXE[3:0]: Peripheral Multiplexing for Even-Numbered Pin
These bits select the peripheral function for even-numbered pins (2*n) of a PORT group, if the
corresponding PINCFGy.PMUXEN bit is '1'.
Not all possible values for this selection may be valid. For more details, refer to the I/O Multiplexing and
Considerations.
PMUXE[3:0] Name Description
0x0 A Peripheral function A selected
0x1 B Peripheral function B selected
0x2 C Peripheral function C selected
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PMUXE[3:0] Name Description
0x3 D Peripheral function D selected
0x4 E Peripheral function E selected
0x5 F Peripheral function F selected
0x6 G Peripheral function G selected
0x7 H Peripheral function H selected
0x8 I Peripheral function I selected
0x9-0xF - Reserved
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22.8.13. Pin Configuration
There are up to 32 Pin Configuration registers in each PORT group, one for each I/O line.
Name: PINCFGn
Offset: 0x40 + n*0x01 [n=0..31]
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DRVSTR PULLEN INEN PMUXEN
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 6 – DRVSTR: Output Driver Strength Selection
This bit controls the output driver strength of an I/O pin configured as an output.
Value Description
0 Pin drive strength is set to normal drive strength.
1 Pin drive strength is set to stronger drive strength.
Bit 2 – PULLEN: Pull Enable
This bit enables the internal pull-up or pull-down resistor of an I/O pin configured as an input.
Value Description
0 Internal pull resistor is disabled, and the input is in a high-impedance configuration.
1 Internal pull resistor is enabled, and the input is driven to a defined logic level in the absence
of external input.
Bit 1 – INEN: Input Enable
This bit controls the input buffer of an I/O pin configured as either an input or output.
Writing a zero to this bit disables the input buffer completely, preventing read-back of the physical pin
state when the pin is configured as either an input or output.
Value Description
0 Input buffer for the I/O pin is disabled, and the input value will not be sampled.
1 Input buffer for the I/O pin is enabled, and the input value will be sampled when required.
Bit 0 – PMUXEN: Peripheral Multiplexer Enable
This bit enables or disables the peripheral multiplexer selection set in the Peripheral Multiplexing register
(PMUXn) to enable or disable alternative peripheral control over an I/O pin direction and output drive
value.
Writing a zero to this bit allows the PORT to control the pad direction via the Data Direction register (DIR)
and output drive value via the Data Output Value register (OUT). The peripheral multiplexer value in
PMUXn is ignored. Writing '1' to this bit enables the peripheral selection in PMUXn to control the pad. In
this configuration, the physical pin state may still be read from the Data Input Value register (IN) if
PINCFGn.INEN is set.
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Value Description
0 The peripheral multiplexer selection is disabled, and the PORT registers control the direction
and output drive value.
1 The peripheral multiplexer selection is enabled, and the selected peripheral function controls
the direction and output drive value.
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23. EVSYS – Event System
23.1. Overview
The Event System (EVSYS) allows autonomous, low-latency and configurable communication between
peripherals.
Several peripherals can be configured to generate and/or respond to signals known as events. The exact
condition to generate an event, or the action taken upon receiving an event, is specific to each peripheral.
Peripherals that respond to events are called event users. Peripherals that generate events are called
event generators. A peripheral can have one or more event generators and can have one or more event
users.
Communication is made without CPU intervention and without consuming system resources such as bus
or RAM bandwidth. This reduces the load on the CPU and other system resources, compared to a
traditional interrupt-based system.
23.2. Features
•8 configurable event channels, where each channel can:
–Be connected to any event generator.
–Provide a pure asynchronous, resynchronized or synchronous path
•59 event generators.
•14 event users.
•Configurable edge detector.
•Peripherals can be event generators, event users, or both.
•SleepWalking and interrupt for operation in sleep modes.
•Software event generation.
•Each event user can choose which channel to respond to.
23.3. Block Diagram
Figure 23-1. Event System Block Diagram
PERIPHERALS
EVSYS
USER
MUX PERIPHERALS
GCLK
GENERATOR
EVENTS
CLOCK REQUESTS
USERS EVENTS
EVENT
CHANNELS
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23.4. Signal Description
Not applicable.
23.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
23.5.1. I/O Lines
Not applicable.
23.5.2. Power Management
The EVSYS can be used to wake up the CPU from all sleep modes, even if the clock used by the EVSYS
channel and the EVSYS bus clock are disabled. Refer to the PM – Power Manager for details on the
different sleep modes.
In all sleep modes, although the clock for the EVSYS is stopped, the device still can wake up the EVSYS
clock. Some event generators can generate an event when their clocks are stopped.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
23.5.3. Clocks
The EVSYS bus clock (CLK_EVSYS_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module, and
the default state of CLK_EVSYS_APB can be found in Peripheral Clock Masking.
Each EVSYS channel has a dedicated generic clock (GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n). These are used for
event detection and propagation for each channel. These clocks must be configured and enabled in the
generic clock controller before using the EVSYS. Refer to GCLK - Generic Clock Controller for details.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
23.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. Using the EVSYS interrupts requires the
interrupt controller to be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
23.5.5. Events
Not applicable.
23.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is
configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or
data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging.
23.5.7. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC),
except the following:
•Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)
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Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register
description.
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection
does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
23.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
23.6. Functional Description
23.6.1. Principle of Operation
The Event System consists of several channels which route the internal events from peripherals
(generators) to other internal peripherals or IO pins (users). Each event generator can be selected as
source for multiple channels, but a channel cannot be set to use multiple event generators at the same
time.
23.6.2. Basic Operation
23.6.2.1. Initialization
Before enabling events routing within the system, the User Multiplexer (USER) and Channel (CHANNEL)
register must be configured. The User Multiplexer (USER) must be configured first.
Configure the User Multiplexer (USER) register:
1. The channel to be connected to a user is written to the Channel bit group (USER.CHANNEL)
2. The user to connect the channel is written to the User bit group (USER.USER)
Configure the Channel (CHANNEL) register:
1. The channel to be configured is written to the Channel Selection bit group (CHANNEL.CHANNEL)
2. The path to be used is written to the Path Selection bit group (CHANNEL.PATH)
3. The type of edge detection to use on the channel is written to the Edge Selection bit group
(CHANNEL.EDGSEL)
4. The event generator to be used is written to the Event Generator bit group (CHANNEL.EVGEN)
23.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling and Resetting
The EVSYS is always enabled.
The EVSYS is reset by writing a ‘1’ to the Software Reset bit in the Control register (CTRL.SWRST). All
registers in the EVSYS will be reset to their initial state and all ongoing events will be canceled. Refer to
CTRL.SWRST register for details.
23.6.2.3. User Multiplexer Setup
The user multiplexer defines the channel to be connected to which event user. Each user multiplexer is
dedicated to one event user. A user multiplexer receives all event channels output and must be
configured to select one of these channels, as shown in the next figure. The channel is selected with the
Channel bit group in the USER register (USER.CHANNEL). The user multiplexer must always be
configured before the channel. A full list of selectable users can be found in the User Multiplexer register
(USER) description. Refer to UserList for details.
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To configure a user multiplexer, the USER register must be written in a single 16-bit write. It is possible to
read out the configuration of a user by first selecting the user by writing to USER.USER using an 8-bit
write and then performing a read of the 16-bit USER register.
Figure 23-2. User MUX
USER
MUX
PERIPHERAL A PERIPHERAL B
USER.CHANNEL
USER_EVT_x USER_EVT_y USER_EVT_z
CHANNEL_EVT_0
CHANNEL_EVT_1
CHANNEL_EVT_m
23.6.2.4. Channel Setup
An event channel can select one event from a list of event generators. Depending on configuration, the
selected event could be synchronized, resynchronized or asynchronously sent to the users. When
synchronization or resynchronization is required, the channel includes an internal edge detector, allowing
the Event System to generate internal events when rising, falling or both edges are detected on the
selected event generator. An event channel is able to generate internal events for the specific software
commands. All these configurations are available in the Channel register (CHANNEL).
To configure a channel, the Channel register must be written in a single 32-bit write. It is possible to read
out the configuration of a channel by first selecting the channel by writing to CHANNEL.CHANNEL using
a, 8-bit write, and then performing a read of the CHANNEL register.
23.6.2.5. Channel Path
There are three different ways to propagate the event provided by an event generator:
•Asynchronous path
•Synchronous path
•Resynchronized path
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Figure 23-3. Channel
The path is selected by writing to the Path Selection bit group in the Channel register (CHANNEL.PATH).
Asynchronous Path
When using the asynchronous path, the events are propagated from the event generator to the event
user without intervention from the Event System. The GCLK for this channel
(GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n) is not mandatory, meaning that an event will be propagated to the user
without any clock latency.
When the asynchronous path is selected, the channel cannot generate any interrupts, and the Channel
Status register (CHSTATUS) is always zero. No edge detection is available; this must be handled in the
event user. When the event generator and the event user share the same generic clock, using the
asynchronous path will propagate the event with the least amount of latency.
Synchronous Path
The synchronous path should be used when the event generator and the event channel share the same
generator for the generic clock and also if event user supports synchronous path. If event user doesn't
support synchronous path, asynchronous path has to be selected. If they do not share the same clock, a
logic change from the event generator to the event channel might not be detected in the channel, which
means that the event will not be propagated to the event user. For details on generic clock generators,
refer to GCLK - Generic Clock Controller.
When using the synchronous path, the channel is able to generate interrupts. The channel status bits in
the Channel Status register (CHSTATUS) are also updated and available for use.
If the Generic Clocks Request bit in the Control register (CTRL.GCLKREQ) is zero, the channel operates
in SleepWalking mode and request the configured generic clock only when an event is to be propagated
through the channel. If CTRL.GCLKREQ is one, the generic clock will always be on for the configured
channel.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
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Resynchronized Path
The resynchronized path should be used when the event generator and the event channel do not share
the same generic clock generator. When the resynchronized path is used, resynchronization of the event
from the event generator is done in the channel. For details on generic clock generators, refer to GCLK -
Generic Clock Controller.
When the resynchronized path is used, the channel is able to generate interrupts. The channel status bits
in the Channel Status register (CHSTATUS) are also updated and available for use.
If the Generic Clocks Request bit in the Control register is zero (CTRL.GCLKREQ=0), the channel
operates in SleepWalking mode and request the configured generic clock only when an event is to be
propagated through the channel. If CTRL.GCLKREQ=1 , the generic clock will always be on for the
configured channel.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
23.6.2.6. Edge Detection
When synchronous or resynchronized paths are used, edge detection must be used. The event system
can perform edge detection in three different ways:
•Generate an event only on the rising edge
•Generate an event only on the falling edge
•Generate an event on rising and falling edges
Edge detection is selected by writing to the Edge Selection bit group in the Channel register
(CHANNEL.EDGSEL).
If the generator event is a pulse, both edges cannot be selected. Use the rising edge or falling edge
detection methods, depending on the generator event default level.
23.6.2.7. Event Generators
Each event channel can receive the events form all event generators. All event generators are listed in
the statement of CHANNEL.EVGEN. For details on event generation, refer to the corresponding module
chapter. The channel event generator is selected by the Event Generator bit group in the Channel register
(CHANNEL.EVGEN). By default, the channels are not connected to any event generators (ie,
CHANNEL.EVGEN = 0)
23.6.2.8. Channel Status
The Channel Status register (CHSTATUS) shows the status of the channels when using a synchronous or
resynchronized path. There are two different status bits in CHSTATUS for each of the available channels:
•The CHSTATUS.CHBUSYn bit will be set when an event on the corresponding channel n has not
been handled by all event users connected to that channel.
•The CHSTATUS.USRRDYn bit will be set when all event users connected to the corresponding
channel are ready to handle incoming events on that channel.
23.6.2.9. Software Event
A software event can be initiated on a channel by setting the Software Event bit in the Channel register
(CHANNEL.SWEVT) to ‘1’ at the same time as writing the Channel bits (CHANNEL.CHANNEL). This will
generate a software event on the selected channel.
The software event can be used for application debugging, and functions like any event generator. To use
the software event, the event path must be configured to either a synchronous path or resynchronized
path (CHANNEL.PATH = 0x0 or 0x1), edge detection must be configured to rising-edge detection
(CHANNEL.EDGSEL= 0x1) and the Generic Clock Request bit must be set to '1' (CTRL.GCLKREQ=0x1).
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23.6.3. Interrupts
The EVSYS has the following interrupt sources:
•Overrun Channel n (OVRn): for details, refer to The Overrun Channel n Interrupt section.
•Event Detected Channel n (EVDn): for details, refer to The Event Detected Channel n Interrupt
section.
These interrupts events are asynchronous wake-up sources. See Sleep Mode Controller.
Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag which is in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG)
register. The flag is set when the interrupt is issued. Each interrupt event can be individually enabled by
setting a ‘1’ to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by
setting a ‘1’ to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An interrupt event
is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt event
works until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the Event System is reset. See
INTFLAG for details on how to clear interrupt flags.
All interrupt events from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined
interrupt request to the NVIC. Refer to the Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details. The event user
must read the INTFLAG register to determine what the interrupt condition is.
Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated. Refer to Nested
Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
Sleep Mode Controller on page 132
23.6.3.1. The Overrun Channel n Interrupt
The Overrun Channel n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVRn) will
be set, and the optional interrupt will be generated in the following cases:
•One or more event users on channel n is not ready when there is a new event.
•An event occurs when the previous event on channel m has not been handled by all event users
connected to that channel.
The flag will only be set when using synchronous or resynchronized paths. In the case of asynchronous
path, the INTFLAG.OVRn is always read as zero.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
23.6.3.2. The Event Detected Channel n Interrupt
The Event Detected Channel n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register
(INTFLAG.EVDn) is set when an event coming from the event generator configured on channel n is
detected.
The flag will only be set when using a synchronous or resynchronized paths. In the case of asynchronous
path, the INTFLAG.EVDn is always zero.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
23.6.4. Sleep Mode Operation
The EVSYS can generate interrupts to wake up the device from any sleep mode.
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Some event generators can generate an event when the system clock is stopped. The generic clock
(GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNELx) for this channel will be restarted if the channel uses a synchronized path or
a resynchronized path, without waking the system from sleep. The clock remains active only as long as
necessary to handle the event. After the event has been handled, the clock will be turned off and the
system will remain in the original sleep mode. This is known as SleepWalking. When an asynchronous
path is used, there is no need for the clock to be activated for the event to be propagated to the user.
On a software reset, all registers are set to their reset values and any ongoing events are canceled.
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23.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00 CTRL 7:0 GCLKREQ SWRST
0x01
...
0x03
Reserved
0x04
CHANNEL
7:0 CHANNEL[7:0]
0x05 15:8 SWEVT
0x06 23:16 EVGEN[7:0]
0x07 31:24 EDGSEL[1:0] PATH[1:0]
0x08
USER
7:0 USER[7:0]
0x09 15:8 CHANNEL[7:0]
0x0A
...
0x0B
Reserved
0x0C
CHSTATUS
7:0 USRRDY7 USRRDY6 USRRDY5 USRRDY4 USRRDY3 USRRDY2 USRRDY1 USRRDY0
0x0D 15:8 CHBUSY7 CHBUSY6 CHBUSY5 CHBUSY4 CHBUSY3 CHBUSY2 CHBUSY1 CHBUSY0
0x0E 23:16
0x0F 31:24
0x10
INTENCLR
7:0 OVR7 OVR6 OVR5 OVR4 OVR3 OVR2 OVR1 OVR0
0x11 15:8 EVD7 EVD6 EVD5 EVD4 EVD3 EVD2 EVD1 EVD0
0x12 23:16
0x13 31:24
0x14
INTENSET
7:0 OVR7 OVR6 OVR5 OVR4 OVR3 OVR2 OVR1 OVR0
0x15 15:8 EVD7 EVD6 EVD5 EVD4 EVD3 EVD2 EVD1 EVD0
0x16 23:16
0x17 31:24
0x18
INTFLAG
7:0 OVR7 OVR6 OVR5 OVR4 OVR3 OVR2 OVR1 OVR0
0x19 15:8 EVD7 EVD6 EVD5 EVD4 EVD3 EVD2 EVD1 EVD0
0x1A 23:16
0x1B 31:24
23.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
Refer to Register Access Protection.
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23.8.1. Control
Name: CTRL
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
GCLKREQ SWRST
Access R/W W
Reset 0 0
Bit 4 – GCLKREQ: Generic Clock Requests
This bit is used to determine whether the generic clocks used for the different channels should be on all
the time or only when an event needs the generic clock. Events propagated through asynchronous paths
will not need a generic clock.
Value Description
0 Generic clock is requested and turned on only if an event is detected.
1 Generic clock for a channel is always on.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit resets all registers in the EVSYS to their initial state.
Writing a one to CTRL.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same
write-operation will be discarded.
Note: Before applying a Software Reset it is recommended to disable the event generators.
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23.8.2. Channel
Name: CHANNEL
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
EDGSEL[1:0] PATH[1:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
EVGEN[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SWEVT
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CHANNEL[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 27:26 – EDGSEL[1:0]: Edge Detection Selection
These bits set the type of edge detection to be used on the channel.
These bits must be written to zero when using the asynchronous path.
EDGSEL[1:0] Name Description
0x0 NO_EVT_OUTPUT No event output when using the resynchronized or synchronous
path
0x1 RISING_EDGE Event detection only on the rising edge of the signal from the event
generator when using the resynchronized or synchronous path
0x2 FALLING_EDGE Event detection only on the falling edge of the signal from the event
generator when using the resynchronized or synchronous path
0x3 BOTH_EDGES Event detection on rising and falling edges of the signal from the
event generator when using the resynchronized or synchronous
path
Bits 25:24 – PATH[1:0]: Path Selection
These bits are used to choose the path to be used by the selected channel.
The path choice can be limited by the channel source.
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PATH[1:0] Name Description
0x0 SYNCHRONOUS Synchronous path
0x1 RESYNCHRONIZED Resynchronized path
0x2 ASYNCHRONOUS Asynchronous path
0x3 - Reserved
Bits 23:16 – EVGEN[7:0]: Event Generator Selection
These bits are used to choose which event generator to connect to the selected channel.
Value Event Generator Description
0x00 NONE No event generator selected
0x01 RTC CMP0 Compare 0 (mode 0 and 1) or Alarm 0 (mode 2)
0x02 RTC CMP1 Compare 1
0x03 RTC OVF Overflow
0x04 RTC PER0 Period 0
0x05 RTC PER1 Period 1
0x06 RTC PER2 Period 2
0x07 RTC PER3 Period 3
0x08 RTC PER4 Period 4
0x09 RTC PER5 Period 5
0x0A RTC PER6 Period 6
0x0B RTC PER7 Period 7
0x0C EIC EXTINT0 External Interrupt 0
0x0D EIC EXTINT1 External Interrupt 1
0x0E EIC EXTINT2 External Interrupt 2
0x0F EIC EXTINT3 External Interrupt 3
0x10 EIC EXTINT4 External Interrupt 4
0x11 EIC EXTINT5 External Interrupt 5
0x12 EIC EXTINT6 External Interrupt 6
0x13 EIC EXTINT7 External Interrupt 7
0x14 EIC EXTINT8 External Interrupt 8
0x15 EIC EXTINT9 External Interrupt 9
0x16 EIC EXTINT10 External Interrupt 10
0x17 EIC EXTINT11 External Interrupt 11
0x18 EIC EXTINT12 External Interrupt 12
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Value Event Generator Description
0x19 EIC EXTINT13 External Interrupt 13
0x1A EIC EXTINT14 External Interrupt 14
0x1B EIC EXTINT15 External Interrupt 15
0x1C TC0 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x1D TC0 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x1E TC0 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x1F TC1 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x20 TC1 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x21 TC1 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x22 TC2 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x23 TC2 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x24 TC2 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x25 TC3 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x26 TC3 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x27 TC3 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x28 TC4 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x29 TC4 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x2A TC4 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x2B TC5 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x2C TC5 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x2D TC5 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x2E TC6 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x2F TC6 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x30 TC6 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x31 TC7 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x32 TC7 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x33 TC7 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x34 ADC RESRDY Result Ready
0x35 ADC WINMON Window Monitor
0x36 AC COMP0 Comparator 0
0x37 AC COMP1 Comparator 1
0x38 AC WIN0 Window 0
0x39 DAC EMPTY Data Buffer Empty
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Value Event Generator Description
0x3A PTC EOC End of Conversion
0x3B PTC WCOMP Window Comparator
0x3C-0x7F Reserved -
Bit 8 – SWEVT: Software Event
This bit is used to insert a software event on the channel selected by the CHANNEL.CHANNEL bit group.
This bit has the same behavior similar to an event.
This bit must be written together with CHANNEL.CHANNEL using a 16-bit write.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will trigger a software event for the corresponding channel.
This bit will always return zero when read.
Bits 7:0 – CHANNEL[7:0]: Channel Selection
These bits are used to select the channel to be set up or read from.
Value Channel number
0x00 0
0x01 1
0x02 2
0x03 3
0x04 4
0x05 5
0x06 6
0x07 7
0x08-0xFF Reserved
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23.8.3. User Multiplexer
Name: USER
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CHANNEL[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
USER[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:8 – CHANNEL[7:0]: Channel Event Selection
These bits are used to select the channel to connect to the event user.
Note that to select channel n, the value (n+1) must be written to the USER.CHANNEL bit group.
CHANNEL[7:0] Channel Number
0x0 No Channel Output Selected
0x1-0x08 Channel n-1 selected
0x09-0xFF Reserved
Bits 7:0 – USER[7:0]: User Multiplexer Selection
These bits select the event user to be configured with a channel, or the event user to read the channel
value from.
Table 23-1. User Multiplexer Selection
USER[7:0] User Multiplexer Description Path Type
0x00 TC0 Asynchronous, synchronous and resynchronized
paths
0x01 TC1 Asynchronous, synchronous and resynchronized
paths
0x02 TC2 Asynchronous, synchronous and resynchronized
paths
0x03 TC3 Asynchronous, synchronous and resynchronized
paths
0x04 TC4 Asynchronous, synchronous and resynchronized
paths
0x05 TC5 Asynchronous, synchronous and resynchronized
paths
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USER[7:0] User Multiplexer Description Path Type
0x06 TC6 Asynchronous, synchronous and resynchronized
paths
0x07 TC7 Asynchronous, synchronous and resynchronized
paths
0x08 ADC START ADC start conversion Asynchronous path only
0x09 ADC SYNC Flush ADC Asynchronous path only
0x0A AC COMP0 Start comparator 0 Asynchronous path only
0x0B AC COMP1 Start comparator 1 Asynchronous path only
0x0C DAC START DAC start conversion Asynchronous path only
0x0D PTC STCONV PTC start conversion Asynchronous path only
0x0E-0xFF Reserved - Reserved
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23.8.4. Channel Status
Name: CHSTATUS
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x000F00FF
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CHBUSY7 CHBUSY6 CHBUSY5 CHBUSY4 CHBUSY3 CHBUSY2 CHBUSY1 CHBUSY0
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
USRRDY7 USRRDY6 USRRDY5 USRRDY4 USRRDY3 USRRDY2 USRRDY1 USRRDY0
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8 – CHBUSYn : Channel n Busy [n=7..0]
This bit is cleared when channel n is idle
This bit is set if an event on channel n has not been handled by all event users connected to channel n.
Bits 7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0 – USRRDYn : Channel n User Ready [n=7..0]
This bit is cleared when at least one of the event users connected to the channel is not ready.
This bit is set when all event users connected to channel n are ready to handle incoming events on
channel n.
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23.8.5. Interrupt Enable Clear
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EVD7 EVD6 EVD5 EVD4 EVD3 EVD2 EVD1 EVD0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVR7 OVR6 OVR5 OVR4 OVR3 OVR2 OVR1 OVR0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8 – EVDn : Channel n Event Detection Interrupt Enable [n=7..0]
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Event Detected Channel n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the
Event Detected Channel n interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Event Detected Channel n interrupt is disabled.
1 The Event Detected Channel n interrupt is enabled.
Bits 7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0 – OVRn : Channel n Overrun Interrupt Enable [n=7..0]
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Overrun Channel n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overrun
Channel n interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Overrun Channel n interrupt is disabled.
1 The Overrun Channel n interrupt is enabled.
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23.8.6. Interrupt Enable Set
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EVD7 EVD6 EVD5 EVD4 EVD3 EVD2 EVD1 EVD0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVR7 OVR6 OVR5 OVR4 OVR3 OVR2 OVR1 OVR0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8 – EVDn : Channel n Event Detection Interrupt Enable [n=7..0]
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Event Detected Channel n Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the
Event Detected Channel n interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Event Detected Channel n interrupt is disabled.
1 The Event Detected Channel n interrupt is enabled.
Bits 7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0 – OVRn: Channel n Overrun Interrupt Enable [n=7..0]
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Overrun Channel n Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Overrun
Channel n interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Overrun Channel n interrupt is disabled.
1 The Overrun Channel n interrupt is enabled.
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23.8.7. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
-
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access
Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EVD7 EVD6 EVD5 EVD4 EVD3 EVD2 EVD1 EVD0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVR7 OVR6 OVR5 OVR4 OVR3 OVR2 OVR1 OVR0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8 – EVDn : Channel n Event Detection [n=7..0]
This flag is set on the next CLK_EVSYS_APB cycle when an event is being propagated through the
channel, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.EVDn is one.
When the event channel path is asynchronous, the EVDn interrupt flag will not be set.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Event Detected Channel n interrupt flag.
Bits 7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0 – OVRn : Channel n Overrun [n=7..0]
This flag is set on the next CLK_EVSYS cycle after an overrun channel condition occurs, and an interrupt
request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVRn is one.
When the event channel path is asynchronous, the OVRn interrupt flag will not be set.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Overrun Channel n interrupt flag.
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24. SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface
24.1. Overview
There are up to five instances of the serial communication interface (SERCOM) peripheral.
A SERCOM can be configured to support a number of modes: I2C, SPI, and USART. When SERCOM is
configured and enabled, all SERCOM resources will be dedicated to the selected mode.
The SERCOM serial engine consists of a transmitter and receiver, baud-rate generator and address
matching functionality. It can use the internal generic clock or an external clock to operate in all sleep
modes.
Related Links
SERCOM USART – SERCOM Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter on page 377
SERCOM SPI – SERCOM Serial Peripheral Interface on page 405
SERCOM I2C – SERCOM Inter-Integrated Circuit on page 431
24.2. Features
•Interface for configuring into one of the following:
–I2C – Two-wire serial interface
SMBus™ compatible
–SPI – Serial peripheral interface
–USART – Universal synchronous and asynchronous serial receiver and transmitter
•Single transmit buffer and double receive buffer
•Baud-rate generator
•Address match/mask logic
•Operational in all sleep modes
See the Related Links for full feature lists of the interface configurations.
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24.3. Block Diagram
Figure 24-1. SERCOM Block Diagram
TX/RX DATA
CONTROL/STATUS
Mode n
SERCOM
BAUD/ADDR
Transmitter
Register Interface
Serial Engine
Receiver
Mode 0
Mode 1
Baud Rate
Generator
Address
Match
Mode Specific
PAD[3:0]
24.4. Signal Description
See the respective SERCOM mode chapters for details.
Related Links
SERCOM USART – SERCOM Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter on page 377
SERCOM SPI – SERCOM Serial Peripheral Interface on page 405
SERCOM I2C – SERCOM Inter-Integrated Circuit on page 431
24.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
24.5.1. I/O Lines
Using the SERCOM I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured using port configuration (PORT).
From USART Block Diagram one can see that the SERCOM has four internal pads, PAD[3:0]. The
signals from I2C, SPI and USART are routed through these SERCOM pads via a multiplexer. The
configuration of the multiplexer is available from the different SERCOM modes. Refer to the mode
specific chapters for details.
Related Links
SERCOM USART – SERCOM Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter on page 377
SERCOM SPI – SERCOM Serial Peripheral Interface on page 405
SERCOM I2C – SERCOM Inter-Integrated Circuit on page 431
PORT: IO Pin Controller on page 320
Block Diagram on page 378
24.5.2. Power Management
The SERCOM can operate in any sleep mode where the selected clock source is running. SERCOM
interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes.
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Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
24.5.3. Clocks
The SERCOM bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB) is enabled by default, and can be enabled and disabled
in the Power Manager.
The SERCOM uses two generic clocks: GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE and GCLK_SERCOMx_SLOW. The
core clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) is required to clock the SERCOM while working as a master. The
slow clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_SLOW) is only required for certain functions. See specific mode chapters
for details.
These clocks must be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK) before using the
SERCOM.
The generic clocks are asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB). Due to this
asynchronicity, writing to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer
to Synchronization for details.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
24.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller (NVIC). The NVIC must be configured
before the SERCOM interrupts are used.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
24.5.5. Events
Not applicable.
24.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is
configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or
data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging -
refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.
24.5.7. Register Access Protection
All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller
(PAC), except the following registers:
•Interrupt Flag Clear and Status register (INTFLAG)
•Status register (STATUS)
•Data register (DATA)
•Address register (ADDR)
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
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24.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
24.6. Functional Description
24.6.1. Principle of Operation
The basic structure of the SERCOM serial engine is shown in Figure 24-2. Labels in capital letters are
synchronous to the system clock and accessible by the CPU; labels in lowercase letters can be
configured to run on the GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE clock or an external clock.
Figure 24-2. SERCOM Serial Engine
Transmitter
Baud Rate Generator
= =
Selectable
Internal Clk
(GCLK)
Ext Clk
Receiver
Address Match
baud rate generator
tx shift register
rx shift register
rx bufferstatus
BAUD TX DATA ADDR/ADDRMASK
RX DATASTATUS
1/- /2- /16
The transmitter consists of a single write buffer and a shift register.
The receiver consists of a two-level receive buffer and a shift register.
The baud-rate generator is capable of running on the GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE clock or an external
clock.
Address matching logic is included for SPI and I2C operation.
24.6.2. Basic Operation
24.6.2.1. Initialization
The SERCOM must be configured to the desired mode by writing the Operating Mode bits in the Control
A register (CTRLA.MODE). Refer to table SERCOM Modes for details.
Table 24-1. SERCOM Modes
CTRLA.MODE Description
0x0 USART with external clock
0x1 USART with internal clock
0x2 SPI in slave operation
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CTRLA.MODE Description
0x3 SPI in master operation
0x4 I2C slave operation
0x5 I2C master operation
0x6-0x7 Reserved
For further initialization information, see the respective SERCOM mode chapters:
Related Links
SERCOM USART – SERCOM Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter on page 377
SERCOM SPI – SERCOM Serial Peripheral Interface on page 405
SERCOM I2C – SERCOM Inter-Integrated Circuit on page 431
24.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting
This peripheral is enabled by writing '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE), and
disabled by writing '0' to it.
Writing ‘1’ to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST) will reset all registers of
this peripheral to their initial states, except the DBGCTRL register, and the peripheral is disabled.
Refer to the CTRLA register description for details.
24.6.2.3. Clock Generation – Baud-Rate Generator
The baud-rate generator, as shown in Figure 24-3, generates internal clocks for asynchronous and
synchronous communication. The output frequency (fBAUD) is determined by the Baud register (BAUD)
setting and the baud reference frequency (fref). The baud reference clock is the serial engine clock, and it
can be internal or external.
For asynchronous communication, the /16 (divide-by-16) output is used when transmitting, whereas the /1
(divide-by-1) output is used while receiving.
For synchronous communication, the /2 (divide-by-2) output is used.
This functionality is automatically configured, depending on the selected operating mode.
Figure 24-3. Baud Rate Generator
Base
Period
Selectable
Internal Clk
(GCLK)
Ext Clk
CTRLA.MODE[0]
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
fref
Clock
Recovery
Tx Clk
Rx Clk
CTRLA.MODE
/2 /8
/1 /2 /16
Baud Rate Generator
Table 24-2 contains equations for the baud rate (in bits per second) and the BAUD register value for each
operating mode.
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For asynchronous operation, there are two different modes: In arithmetic mode, the BAUD register value
is 16 bits (0 to 65,535). In fractional mode, the BAUD register is 13 bits, while the fractional adjustment is
3 bits. In this mode the BAUD setting must be greater than or equal to 1.
For synchronous operation, the BAUD register value is 8 bits (0 to 255).
Table 24-2. Baud Rate Equations
Operating Mode Condition Baud Rate (Bits Per Second) BAUD Register Value Calculation
Asynchronous
Arithmetic
S =
S1
65536 = 65536 1
Asynchronous
Fractional
S =
S +
8
=
8
Synchronous
2 =
2 + 1 =
2
1
S - Number of samples per bit. Can be 16, 8, or 3.
The Asynchronous Fractional option is used for auto-baud detection.
The baud rate error is represented by the following formula:
Error = 1 ExpectedBaudRate
ActualBaudRate
Asynchronous Arithmetic Mode BAUD Value Selection
The formula given for fBAUD calculates the average frequency over 65536 fref cycles. Although the BAUD
register can be set to any value between 0 and 65536, the actual average frequency of fBAUD over a
single frame is more granular. The BAUD register values that will affect the average frequency over a
single frame lead to an integer increase in the cycles per frame (CPF)
=
+
where
•D represent the data bits per frame
•S represent the sum of start and first stop bits, if present.
Table 24-3 shows the BAUD register value versus baud frequency fBAUD at a serial engine frequency of
48MHz. This assumes a D value of 8 bits and an S value of 2 bits (10 bits, including start and stop bits).
Table 24-3. BAUD Register Value vs. Baud Frequency
BAUD Register Value Serial Engine CPF fBAUD at 48MHz Serial Engine Frequency (fREF)
0 – 406 160 3MHz
407 – 808 161 2.981MHz
809 – 1205 162 2.963MHz
... ... ...
65206 31775 15.11kHz
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BAUD Register Value Serial Engine CPF fBAUD at 48MHz Serial Engine Frequency (fREF)
65207 31871 15.06kHz
65208 31969 15.01kHz
24.6.3. Additional Features
24.6.3.1. Address Match and Mask
The SERCOM address match and mask feature is capable of matching either one address, two unique
addresses, or a range of addresses with a mask, based on the mode selected. The match uses seven or
eight bits, depending on the mode.
Address With Mask
An address written to the Address bits in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR), and a mask written to the
Address Mask bits in the Address register (ADDR.ADDRMASK) will yield an address match. All bits that
are masked are not included in the match. Note that writing the ADDR.ADDRMASK to 'all zeros' will
match a single unique address, while writing ADDR.ADDRMASK to 'all ones' will result in all addresses
being accepted.
Figure 24-4. Address With Mask
rx shift register
ADDRMASK
ADDR
== Match
Two Unique Addresses
The two addresses written to ADDR and ADDRMASK will cause a match.
Figure 24-5. Two Unique Addresses
ADDRMASK
rx shift register
ADDR
==
Match
==
Address Range
The range of addresses between and including ADDR.ADDR and ADDR.ADDRMASK will cause a match.
ADDR.ADDR and ADDR.ADDRMASK can be set to any two addresses, with ADDR.ADDR acting as the
upper limit and ADDR.ADDRMASK acting as the lower limit.
Figure 24-6. Address Range
ADDRMASK rx shift register ADDR
==
Match
24.6.4. Interrupts
Interrupt sources are mode-specific. See the respective SERCOM mode chapters for details.
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Each interrupt source has its own interrupt flag.
The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) will be set when the interrupt
condition is met.
Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable
Set register (INTENSET), and disabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear
register (INTENCLR).
An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The interrupt request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or
the SERCOM is reset. For details on clearing interrupt flags, refer to the INTFLAG register description.
The SERCOM has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The value of INTFLAG
indicates which interrupt condition occurred. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine
which interrupt condition is present.
Note:
Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
24.6.5. Events
Not applicable.
24.6.6. Sleep Mode Operation
The peripheral can operate in any sleep mode where the selected serial clock is running. This clock can
be external or generated by the internal baud-rate generator.
The SERCOM interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Refer to the different
SERCOM mode chapters for details.
24.6.7. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
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25. SERCOM USART – SERCOM Universal Synchronous and
Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter
25.1. Overview
The Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter (USART) is one of the available
modes in the Serial Communication Interface (SERCOM).
The USART uses the SERCOM transmitter and receiver, see Block Diagram. Labels in uppercase letters
are synchronous to CLK_SERCOMx_APB and accessible for CPU. Labels in lowercase letters can be
programmed to run on the internal generic clock or an external clock.
The transmitter consists of a single write buffer, a shift register, and control logic for different frame
formats. The write buffer support data transmission without any delay between frames. The receiver
consists of a two-level receive buffer and a shift register. Status information of the received data is
available for error checking. Data and clock recovery units ensure robust synchronization and noise
filtering during asynchronous data reception.
Related Links
SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface on page 369
25.2. USART Features
•Full-duplex operation
•Asynchronous (with clock reconstruction) or synchronous operation
•Internal or external clock source for asynchronous and synchronous operation
•Baud-rate generator
•Supports serial frames with 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 data bits and 1 or 2 stop bits
•Odd or even parity generation and parity check
•Selectable LSB- or MSB-first data transfer
•Buffer overflow and frame error detection
•Noise filtering, including false start-bit detection and digital low-pass filter
•Can operate in all sleep modes
•Operation at speeds up to half the system clock for internally generated clocks
•Operation at speeds up to the system clock for externally generated clocks
•Start-of-frame detection
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25.3. Block Diagram
Figure 25-1. USART Block Diagram
GCLK
(internal)
XCK
BAUD
baud rate generator
/1 - /2 - /16
TX DATA
tx shift register
rx shift register
STATUS
status
RX DATA
rx buffer
TxD
RxD
25.4. Signal Description
Table 25-1. SERCOM USART Signals
Signal Name Type Description
PAD[3:0] Digital I/O General SERCOM pins
One signal can be mapped to one of several pins.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
25.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
25.5.1. I/O Lines
Using the USART’s I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured using the I/O Pin Controller (PORT).
When the SERCOM is used in USART mode, the SERCOM controls the direction and value of the I/O
pins according to the table below. Both PORT control bits PINCFGn.PULLEN and PINCFGn.DRVSTR are
still effective. If the receiver or transmitter is disabled, these pins can be used for other purposes.
Table 25-2. USART Pin Configuration
Pin Pin Configuration
TxD Output
RxD Input
XCK Output or input
The combined configuration of PORT and the Transmit Data Pinout and Receive Data Pinout bit fields in
the Control A register (CTRLA.TXPO and CTRLA.RXPO, respectively) will define the physical position of
the USART signals in Table 25-2.
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Related Links
PORT: IO Pin Controller on page 320
25.5.2. Power Management
This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The
interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
25.5.3. Clocks
The SERCOM bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB) is enabled by default, and can be disabled and enabled
in the Power Manager. Refer to Peripheral Clock Masking for details.
A generic clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) is required to clock the SERCOMx_CORE. This clock must
be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller before using the SERCOMx_CORE. Refer to
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller for details.
This generic clock is asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB). Therefore, writing to certain
registers will require synchronization to the clock domains. Refer to Synchronization for further details.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
Synchronization on page 376
Peripheral Clock Masking on page 134
25.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this
peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt
Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
25.5.5. Events
Not applicable.
25.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is
configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or
data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging -
refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.
Related Links
DBGCTRL on page 395
25.5.7. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the peripheral access controller (PAC).
PAC Write-Protection is not available for the following registers:
•Interrupt Flag Clear and Status register (INTFLAG)
•Status register (STATUS)
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•Data register (DATA)
Optional PAC Write-Protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual
register description.
Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
25.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
25.6. Functional Description
25.6.1. Principle of Operation
The USART uses the following lines for data transfer:
•RxD for receiving
•TxD for transmitting
•XCK for the transmission clock in synchronous operation
USART data transfer is frame based. A serial frame consists of:
•1 start bit
•From 5 to 9 data bits (MSB or LSB first)
•No, even or odd parity bit
•1 or 2 stop bits
A frame starts with the start bit followed by one character of data bits. If enabled, the parity bit is inserted
after the data bits and before the first stop bit. After the stop bit(s) of a frame, either the next frame can
follow immediately, or the communication line can return to the idle (high) state. The figure below
illustrates the possible frame formats. Brackets denote optional bits.
Figure 25-2. Frame Formats
Frame
(IDLE) St 0 1 2 3 4 [5] [6] [7] [8] [P] Sp1 [Sp2] [St/IDL]
St Start bit. Signal is always low.
n, [n] Data bits. 0 to [5..9]
[P] Parity bit. Either odd or even.
Sp, [Sp] Stop bit. Signal is always high.
IDLE No frame is transferred on the communication line. Signal is always high in this state.
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25.6.2. Basic Operation
25.6.2.1. Initialization
The following registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the USART is
disabled (CTRL.ENABLE=0):
•Control A register (CTRLA), except the Enable (ENABLE) and Software Reset (SWRST) bits.
•Control B register (CTRLB), except the Receiver Enable (RXEN) and Transmitter Enable (TXEN)
bits.
•Baud register (BAUD)
When the USART is enabled or is being enabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=1), any writing attempt to these
registers will be discarded. If the peripheral is being disabled, writing to these registers will be executed
after disabling is completed. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protection" property in the
register description.
Before the USART is enabled, it must be configured by these steps:
1. Select either external (0x0) or internal clock (0x1) by writing the Operating Mode value in the
CTRLA register (CTRLA.MODE).
2. Select either asynchronous (0) or or synchronous (1) communication mode by writing the
Communication Mode bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.CMODE).
3. Select pin for receive data by writing the Receive Data Pinout value in the CTRLA register
(CTRLA.RXPO).
4. Select pads for the transmitter and external clock by writing the Transmit Data Pinout bit in the
CTRLA register (CTRLA.TXPO).
5. Configure the Character Size field in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.CHSIZE) for character size.
6. Set the Data Order bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.DORD) to determine MSB- or LSB-first data
transmission.
7. To use parity mode:
7.1. Enable parity mode by writing 0x1 to the Frame Format field in the CTRLA register
(CTRLA.FORM).
7.2. Configure the Parity Mode bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.PMODE) for even or odd
parity.
8. Configure the number of stop bits in the Stop Bit Mode bit in the CTRLB register
(CTRLB.SBMODE).
9. When using an internal clock, write the Baud register (BAUD) to generate the desired baud rate.
10. Enable the transmitter and receiver by writing '1' to the Receiver Enable and Transmitter Enable
bits in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.RXEN and CTRLB.TXEN).
25.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting
This peripheral is enabled by writing '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE), and
disabled by writing '0' to it.
Writing ‘1’ to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST) will reset all registers of
this peripheral to their initial states, except the DBGCTRL register, and the peripheral is disabled.
Refer to the CTRLA register description for details.
25.6.2.3. Clock Generation and Selection
For both synchronous and asynchronous modes, the clock used for shifting and sampling data can be
generated internally by the SERCOM baud-rate generator or supplied externally through the XCK line.
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The synchronous mode is selected by writing a '1' to the Communication Mode bit in the Control A
register (CTRLA.CMODE), the asynchronous mode is selected by writing a zero to CTRLA.CMODE.
The internal clock source is selected by writing 0x1 to the Operation Mode bit field in the Control A
register (CTRLA.MODE), the external clock source is selected by writing 0x0 to CTRLA.MODE.
The SERCOM baud-rate generator is configured as in the figure below.
In asynchronous mode (CTRLA.CMODE=0), the 16-bit Baud register value is used.
In synchronous mode (CTRLA.CMODE=1), the eight LSBs of the Baud register are used. Refer to Clock
Generation – Baud-Rate Generator for details on configuring the baud rate.
Figure 25-3. Clock Generation
XCK
CTRLA.MODE[0]
1
0
XCKInternal Clk
(GCLK) Baud Rate Generator
Base
Period /2 /8
/2 /8/1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Tx Clk
Rx Clk
CTRLA.CMODE
Related Links
Clock Generation – Baud-Rate Generator on page 373
Asynchronous Arithmetic Mode BAUD Value Selection on page 374
Synchronous Clock Operation
In synchronous mode, the CTRLA.MODE bit field determines whether the transmission clock line (XCK)
serves either as input or output. The dependency between clock edges, data sampling, and data change
is the same for internal and external clocks. Data input on the RxD pin is sampled at the opposite XCK
clock edge when data is driven on the TxD pin.
The Clock Polarity bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CPOL) selects which XCK clock edge is used for
RxD sampling, and which is used for TxD change:
When CTRLA.CPOL is '0', the data will be changed on the rising edge of XCK, and sampled on the falling
edge of XCK.
When CTRLA.CPOL is '1', the data will be changed on the falling edge of XCK, and sampled on the rising
edge of XCK.
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Figure 25-4. Synchronous Mode XCK Timing
XCK
RxD / TxD
CTRLA.CPOL=1
Change
Sample
XCK
RxD / TxD
CTRLA.CPOL=0
Change
Sample
When the clock is provided through XCK (CTRLA.MODE=0x0), the shift registers operate directly on the
XCK clock. This means that XCK is not synchronized with the system clock and, therefore, can operate at
frequencies up to the system frequency.
25.6.2.4. Data Register
The USART Transmit Data register (TxDATA) and USART Receive Data register (RxDATA) share the
same I/O address, referred to as the Data register (DATA). Writing the DATA register will update the
TxDATA register. Reading the DATA register will return the contents of the RxDATA register.
25.6.2.5. Data Transmission
Data transmission is initiated by writing the data to be sent into the DATA register. Then, the data in
TxDATA will be moved to the shift register when the shift register is empty and ready to send a new
frame. After the shift register is loaded with data, the data frame will be transmitted.
When the entire data frame including stop bit(s) has been transmitted and no new data was written to
DATA, the Transmit Complete interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.TXC)
will be set, and the optional interrupt will be generated.
The Data Register Empty flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) indicates
that the register is empty and ready for new data. The DATA register should only be written to when
INTFLAG.DRE is set.
Disabling the Transmitter
The transmitter is disabled by writing '0' to the Transmitter Enable bit in the CTRLB register
(CTRLB.TXEN).
Disabling the transmitter will complete only after any ongoing and pending transmissions are completed,
i.e., there is no data in the transmit shift register and TxDATA to transmit.
25.6.2.6. Data Reception
The receiver accepts data when a valid start bit is detected. Each bit following the start bit will be sampled
according to the baud rate or XCK clock, and shifted into the receive shift register until the first stop bit of
a frame is received. The second stop bit will be ignored by the receiver.
When the first stop bit is received and a complete serial frame is present in the receive shift register, the
contents of the shift register will be moved into the two-level receive buffer. Then, the Receive Complete
interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.RXC) will be set, and the optional
interrupt will be generated.
The received data can be read from the DATA register when the Receive Complete interrupt flag is set.
Related Links
Clock Generation – Baud-Rate Generator on page 373
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Asynchronous Arithmetic Mode BAUD Value Selection on page 374
Disabling the Receiver
Writing '0' to the Receiver Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.RXEN) will disable the receiver, flush
the two-level receive buffer, and data from ongoing receptions will be lost.
Error Bits
The USART receiver has three error bits in the Status (STATUS) register: Frame Error (FERR), Buffer
Overflow (BUFOVF), and Parity Error (PERR). Once an error happens, the corresponding error bit will be
set until it is cleared by writing ‘1’ to it. These bits are also cleared automatically when the receiver is
disabled.
There are two methods for buffer overflow notification, selected by the Immediate Buffer Overflow
Notification bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.IBON):
When CTRLA.IBON=1, STATUS.BUFOVF is raised immediately upon buffer overflow. Software can then
empty the receive FIFO by reading RxDATA, until the receiver complete interrupt flag (INTFLAG.RXC) is
cleared.
When CTRLA.IBON=0, the buffer overflow condition is attending data through the receive FIFO. After the
received data is read, STATUS.BUFOVF will be set along with INTFLAG.RXC.
Asynchronous Data Reception
The USART includes a clock recovery and data recovery unit for handling asynchronous data reception.
The clock recovery logic can synchronize the incoming asynchronous serial frames at the RxD pin to the
internally generated baud-rate clock.
The data recovery logic samples and applies a low-pass filter to each incoming bit, thereby improving the
noise immunity of the receiver.
Asynchronous Operational Range
The operational range of the asynchronous reception depends on the accuracy of the internal baud-rate
clock, the rate of the incoming frames, and the frame size (in number of bits). In addition, the operational
range of the receiver is depending on the difference between the received bit rate and the internally
generated baud rate. If the baud rate of an external transmitter is too high or too low compared to the
internally generated baud rate, the receiver will not be able to synchronize the frames to the start bit.
There are two possible sources for a mismatch in baud rate: First, the reference clock will always have
some minor instability. Second, the baud-rate generator cannot always do an exact division of the
reference clock frequency to get the baud rate desired. In this case, the BAUD register value should be
set to give the lowest possible error. Refer to Clock Generation – Baud-Rate Generator for details.
Recommended maximum receiver baud-rate errors for various character sizes are shown in the table
below.
Table 25-3. Asynchronous Receiver Error for 16-fold Oversampling
D
(Data bits+Parity)
RSLOW [%] RFAST [%] Max. total error [%] Recommended max. Rx error [%]
5 91.42 107.69 +5.88/-7.69 ±2.5
6 94.92 106.67 +5.08/-6.67 ±2.0
7 95.52 105.88 +4.48/-5.88 ±2.0
8 96.00 105.26 +4.00/-5.26 ±2.0
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D
(Data bits+Parity)
RSLOW [%] RFAST [%] Max. total error [%] Recommended max. Rx error [%]
9 96.39 104.76 +3.61/-4.76 ±1.5
10 96.70 104.35 +3.30/-4.35 ±1.5
The following equations calculate the ratio of the incoming data rate and internal receiver baud rate:
SLOW =16 + 1
16 + 1 + 6 ,FAST =16 + 2
16 + 1 + 8
•RSLOW is the ratio of the slowest incoming data rate that can be accepted in relation to the receiver
baud rate
•RFAST is the ratio of the fastest incoming data rate that can be accepted in relation to the receiver
baud rate
•D is the sum of character size and parity size (D = 5 to 10 bits)
The recommended maximum Rx Error assumes that the receiver and transmitter equally divide the
maximum total error. Its connection to the SERCOM Receiver error acceptance is depicted in this figure:
Figure 25-5. USART Rx Error Calculation
+
+
Error Max (%)
Error Min (%)
Baud Rate
SERCOM Receiver error acceptance
from RSLOW and RFAST formulas
Baud Generator offset error
depends on BAUD register value
+
Clock source error
Recommended max. Rx Error (%)
The recommendation values in the table above accommodate errors of the clock source and the baud
generator. The following figure gives an example for a baud rate of 3Mbps:
Figure 25-6. USART Rx Error Calculation Example
+
+
Error Max 3.3%
Error Min -4.35%
Baud Rate 3Mbps
SERCOM Receiver error acceptance
sampling = x16
data bits = 10
parity = 0
start bit = stop bit = 1
No baud generator offset error
Fbaud(3Mbps) = 48MHz *1(BAUD=0) /16
+
DFLL source at 3MHz
+/-0.3%
Recommended
max. Rx Error +/-1.5%
(example)
Error Max 3.3%
Error Min -4.35%
+
Error Max 3.0%
Error Min -4.05%
Transmitter Error*
Accepted
Receiver Error
security margin
*Transmitter Error depends on the external transmitter used in the application.
It is advised that it is within the Recommended max. Rx Error (+/-1.5% in this example).
Larger Transmitter Errors are acceptable but must lie within the Accepted Receiver Error.
25.6.3. Additional Features
25.6.3.1. Parity
Even or odd parity can be selected for error checking by writing 0x1 to the Frame Format bit field in the
Control A register (CTRLA.FORM).
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If even parity is selected (CTRLB.PMODE=0), the parity bit of an outgoing frame is '1' if the data contains
an odd number of bits that are '1', making the total number of '1' even.
If odd parity is selected (CTRLB.PMODE=1), the parity bit of an outgoing frame is '1' if the data contains
an even number of bits that are '0', making the total number of '1' odd.
When parity checking is enabled, the parity checker calculates the parity of the data bits in incoming
frames and compares the result with the parity bit of the corresponding frame. If a parity error is detected,
the Parity Error bit in the Status register (STATUS.PERR) is set.
25.6.3.2. Loop-Back Mode
For loop-back mode, configure the Receive Data Pinout (CTRLA.RXPO) and Transmit Data Pinout
(CTRLA.TXPO) to use the same data pins for transmit and receive. The loop-back is through the pad, so
the signal is also available externally.
25.6.3.3. Start-of-Frame Detection
The USART start-of-frame detector can wake up the CPU when it detects a start bit. In standby sleep
mode, the internal fast startup oscillator must be selected as the GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE source.
When a 1-to-0 transition is detected on RxD, the 8MHz Internal Oscillator is powered up and the USART
clock is enabled. After startup, the rest of the data frame can be received, provided that the baud rate is
slow enough in relation to the fast startup internal oscillator start-up time. Refer to Electrical
Characteristics for details. The start-up time of this oscillator varies with supply voltage and temperature.
The USART start-of-frame detection works both in asynchronous and synchronous modes. It is enabled
by writing ‘1’ to the Start of Frame Detection Enable bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.SFDE).
If the Receive Start Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.RXS) is set, the
Receive Start interrupt is generated immediately when a start is detected.
When using start-of-frame detection without the Receive Start interrupt, start detection will force the
8MHz Internal Oscillator and USART clock active while the frame is being received. In this case, the CPU
will not wake up until the Receive Complete interrupt is generated.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
25.6.4. Interrupts
The USART has the following interrupt sources. These are asynchronous interrupts, and can wake up the
device from any sleep mode:
•Data Register Empty (DRE)
•Receive Complete (RXC)
•Transmit Complete (TXC)
•Receive Start (RXS)
Each interrupt source has its own interrupt flag. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
register (INTFLAG) will be set when the interrupt condition is met. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and
disabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and if the corresponding interrupt is
enabled. The interrupt request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is
disabled, or the USART is reset. For details on clearing interrupt flags, refer to the INTFLAG register
description.
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The USART has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The value of INTFLAG
indicates which interrupt is executed. Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests.
Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
25.6.5. Sleep Mode Operation
The behavior in sleep mode is depending on the clock source and the Run In Standby bit in the Control A
register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY):
•Internal clocking, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1: GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE can be enabled in all sleep
modes. Any interrupt can wake up the device.
•External clocking, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1: The Receive Complete interrupt(s) can wake up the
device.
•Internal clocking, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0: Internal clock will be disabled, after any ongoing transfer
was completed. The Receive Complete interrupt(s) can wake up the device.
•External clocking, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0: External clock will be disconnected, after any ongoing
transfer was completed. All reception will be dropped.
25.6.6. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
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25.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
CTRLA
7:0 RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8 IBON
0x02 23:16 RXPO[1:0] TXPO
0x03 31:24 DORD CPOL CMODE FORM[3:0]
0x04
CTRLB
7:0 SBMODE CHSIZE[2:0]
0x05 15:8 PMODE SFDE
0x06 23:16 RXEN TXEN
0x07 31:24
0x08 DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGSTOP
0x09 Reserved
0x0A
BAUD
7:0 BAUD[7:0]
0x0B 15:8 BAUD[15:8]
0x0C INTENCLR 7:0 RXS RXC TXC DRE
0x0D INTENSET 7:0 RXS RXC TXC DRE
0x0E INTFLAG 7:0 RXS RXC TXC DRE
0x0F Reserved
0x10
STATUS
7:0 BUFOVF FERR PERR
0x11 15:8 SYNCBUSY
0x12
...
0x17
Reserved
0x18
DATA
7:0 DATA[7:0]
0x19 15:8 DATA[8:8]
25.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the
"Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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25.8.1. Control A
Name: CTRLA
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DORD CPOL CMODE FORM[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RXPO[1:0] TXPO
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
IBON
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 30 – DORD: Data Order
This bit selects the data order when a character is shifted out from the Data register.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 MSB is transmitted first.
1 LSB is transmitted first.
Bit 29 – CPOL: Clock Polarity
This bit selects the relationship between data output change and data input sampling in synchronous
mode.
This bit is not synchronized.
CPOL TxD Change RxD Sample
0x0 Rising XCK edge Falling XCK edge
0x1 Falling XCK edge Rising XCK edge
Bit 28 – CMODE: Communication Mode
This bit selects asynchronous or synchronous communication.
This bit is not synchronized.
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Value Description
0 Asynchronous communication.
1 Synchronous communication.
Bits 27:24 – FORM[3:0]: Frame Format
These bits define the frame format.
These bits are not synchronized.
FORM[3:0] Description
0x0 USART frame
0x1 USART frame with parity
0x2-0x0xF Reserved
Bits 21:20 – RXPO[1:0]: Receive Data Pinout
These bits define the receive data (RxD) pin configuration.
These bits are not synchronized.
RXPO[1:0] Name Description
0x0 PAD[0] SERCOM PAD[0] is used for data reception
0x1 PAD[1] SERCOM PAD[1] is used for data reception
0x2 PAD[2] SERCOM PAD[2] is used for data reception
0x3 PAD[3] SERCOM PAD[3] is used for data reception
Bit 16 – TXPO: Transmit Data Pinout
These bits define the transmit data (TxD) and XCK pin configurations.
This bit is not synchronized.
TXPO TxD Pin Location XCK Pin Location (When Applicable)
0x0 SERCOM PAD[0] SERCOM PAD[1]
0x1 SERCOM PAD[2] SERCOM PAD[3]
Bit 8 – IBON: Immediate Buffer Overflow Notification
This bit controls when the buffer overflow status bit (STATUS.BUFOVF) is asserted when a buffer
overflow occurs.
Value Description
0 STATUS.BUFOVF is asserted when it occurs in the data stream.
1 STATUS.BUFOVF is asserted immediately upon buffer overflow.
Bit 7 – RUNSTDBY: Run In Standby
This bit defines the functionality in standby sleep mode.
This bit is not synchronized.
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RUNSTDBY External Clock Internal Clock
0x0 External clock is disconnected when
ongoing transfer is finished. All
reception is dropped.
Generic clock is disabled when ongoing transfer is
finished. The device can wake up on Receive
Start or Transfer Complete interrupt.
0x1 Wake on Receive Start or Receive
Complete interrupt.
Generic clock is enabled in all sleep modes. Any
interrupt can wake up the device.
Bits 4:2 – MODE[2:0]: Operating Mode
These bits select the USART serial communication interface of the SERCOM.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Description
0x0 USART with external clock
0x1 USART with internal clock
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRLA.ENABLE will read back immediately and the Enable
Synchronization Busy bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY.ENABLE) will be set.
SYNCBUSY.ENABLE is cleared when the operation is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1 The peripheral is enabled or being enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the SERCOM, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the
SERCOM will be disabled.
Writing '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-
operation will be discarded. Any register write access during the ongoing reset will result in an APB error.
Reading any register will return the reset value of the register.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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25.8.2. Control B
Name: CTRLB
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RXEN TXEN
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PMODE SFDE
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SBMODE CHSIZE[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 17 – RXEN: Receiver Enable
Writing '0' to this bit will disable the USART receiver. Disabling the receiver will flush the receive buffer
and clear the FERR, PERR and BUFOVF bits in the STATUS register.
Writing '1' to CTRLB.RXEN when the USART is disabled will set CTRLB.RXEN immediately. When the
USART is enabled, CTRLB.RXEN will be cleared, and SYNCBUSY.CTRLB will be set and remain set
until the receiver is enabled. When the receiver is enabled, CTRLB.RXEN will read back as '1'.
Writing '1' to CTRLB.RXEN when the USART is enabled will set SYNCBUSY.CTRLB, which will remain
set until the receiver is enabled, and CTRLB.RXEN will read back as '1'.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 The receiver is disabled or being enabled.
1 The receiver is enabled or will be enabled when the USART is enabled.
Bit 16 – TXEN: Transmitter Enable
Writing '0' to this bit will disable the USART transmitter. Disabling the transmitter will not become effective
until ongoing and pending transmissions are completed.
Writing '1' to CTRLB.TXEN when the USART is disabled will set CTRLB.TXEN immediately. When the
USART is enabled, CTRLB.TXEN will be cleared, and SYNCBUSY.CTRLB will be set and remain set until
the transmitter is enabled. When the transmitter is enabled, CTRLB.TXEN will read back as '1'.
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Writing '1' to CTRLB.TXEN when the USART is enabled will set SYNCBUSY.CTRLB, which will remain
set until the receiver is enabled, and CTRLB.TXEN will read back as '1'.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 The transmitter is disabled or being enabled.
1 The transmitter is enabled or will be enabled when the USART is enabled.
Bit 13 – PMODE: Parity Mode
This bit selects the type of parity used when parity is enabled (CTRLA.FORM is '1'). The transmitter will
automatically generate and send the parity of the transmitted data bits within each frame. The receiver
will generate a parity value for the incoming data and parity bit, compare it to the parity mode and, if a
mismatch is detected, STATUS.PERR will be set.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 Even parity.
1 Odd parity.
Bit 9 – SFDE: Start of Frame Detection Enable
This bit controls whether the start-of-frame detector will wake up the device when a start bit is detected on
the RxD line.
This bit is not synchronized.
SFDE INTENSET.RXS INTENSET.RXC Description
0 X X Start-of-frame detection disabled.
1 0 0 Reserved
1 0 1 Start-of-frame detection enabled. RXC wakes up the device
from all sleep modes.
1 1 0 Start-of-frame detection enabled. RXS wakes up the device
from all sleep modes.
1 1 1 Start-of-frame detection enabled. Both RXC and RXS wake
up the device from all sleep modes.
Bit 6 – SBMODE: Stop Bit Mode
This bit selects the number of stop bits transmitted.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 One stop bit.
1 Two stop bits.
Bits 2:0 – CHSIZE[2:0]: Character Size
These bits select the number of bits in a character.
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These bits are not synchronized.
CHSIZE[2:0] Description
0x0 8 bits
0x1 9 bits
0x2-0x4 Reserved
0x5 5 bits
0x6 6 bits
0x7 7 bits
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25.8.3. Debug Control
Name: DBGCTRL
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DBGSTOP
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – DBGSTOP: Debug Stop Mode
This bit controls the baud-rate generator functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
Value Description
0 The baud-rate generator continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external
debugger.
1 The baud-rate generator is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
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25.8.4. Baud
Name: BAUD
Offset: 0x0A
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Enable-Protected, PAC Write-Protection
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
BAUD[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BAUD[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – BAUD[15:0]: Baud Value
These bits control the clock generation, as described in the SERCOM Baud Rate section.
•Bits 15:0 - BAUD[15:0]: Baud Value
These bits control the clock generation, as described in the SERCOM Clock Generation – Baud-
Rate Generator section.
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25.8.5. Interrupt Enable Clear
This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXS RXC TXC DRE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 3 – RXS: Receive Start Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Receive Start Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Receive Start
interrupt.
Value Description
0 Receive Start interrupt is disabled.
1 Receive Start interrupt is enabled.
Bit 2 – RXC: Receive Complete Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Receive
Complete interrupt.
Value Description
0 Receive Complete interrupt is disabled.
1 Receive Complete interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – TXC: Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Receive
Complete interrupt.
Value Description
0 Transmit Complete interrupt is disabled.
1 Transmit Complete interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – DRE: Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Data
Register Empty interrupt.
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Value Description
0 Data Register Empty interrupt is disabled.
1 Data Register Empty interrupt is enabled.
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25.8.6. Interrupt Enable Set
This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x0D
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXS RXC TXC DRE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 3 – RXS: Receive Start Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Receive Start Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Receive Start
interrupt.
Value Description
0 Receive Start interrupt is disabled.
1 Receive Start interrupt is enabled.
Bit 2 – RXC: Receive Complete Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Receive
Complete interrupt.
Value Description
0 Receive Complete interrupt is disabled.
1 Receive Complete interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – TXC: Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Transmit
Complete interrupt.
Value Description
0 Transmit Complete interrupt is disabled.
1 Transmit Complete interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – DRE: Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Data Register
Empty interrupt.
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Value Description
0 Data Register Empty interrupt is disabled.
1 Data Register Empty interrupt is enabled.
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25.8.7. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x0E
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXS RXC TXC DRE
Access R/W R R/W R
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 3 – RXS: Receive Start
This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.
This flag is set when a start condition is detected on the RxD line and start-of-frame detection is enabled
(CTRLB.SFDE is '1').
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Receive Start interrupt flag.
Bit 2 – RXC: Receive Complete
This flag is cleared by reading the Data register (DATA) or by disabling the receiver.
This flag is set when there are unread data in DATA.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.
Bit 1 – TXC: Transmit Complete
This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it or by writing new data to DATA.
This flag is set when the entire frame in the transmit shift register has been shifted out and there are no
new data in DATA.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.
Bit 0 – DRE: Data Register Empty
This flag is cleared by writing new data to DATA.
This flag is set when DATA is empty and ready to be written.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.
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25.8.8. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
-
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SYNCBUSY
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BUFOVF FERR PERR
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 15 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
Bit 2 – BUFOVF: Buffer Overflow
Reading this bit before reading the Data register will indicate the error status of the next character to be
read.
This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.
This bit is set when a buffer overflow condition is detected. A buffer overflow occurs when the receive
buffer is full, there is a new character waiting in the receive shift register and a new start bit is detected.
Value Description
0 Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
1 Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.
Bit 1 – FERR: Frame Error
Reading this bit before reading the Data register will indicate the error status of the next character to be
read.
This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.
This bit is set if the received character had a frame error, i.e., when the first stop bit is zero.
Value Description
0 Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
1 Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.
Bit 0 – PERR: Parity Error
Reading this bit before reading the Data register will indicate the error status of the next character to be
read.
This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.
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This bit is set if parity checking is enabled (CTRLA.FORM is 0x1) and a parity error is detected.
Value Description
0 Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
1 Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.
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25.8.9. Data
Name: DATA
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
-
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[8:8]
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 8:0 – DATA[8:0]: Data
Reading these bits will return the contents of the Receive Data register. The register should be read only
when the Receive Complete Interrupt Flag bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register
(INTFLAG.RXC) is set. The status bits in STATUS should be read before reading the DATA value in order
to get any corresponding error.
Writing these bits will write the Transmit Data register. This register should be written only when the Data
Register Empty Interrupt Flag bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) is set.
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26. SERCOM SPI – SERCOM Serial Peripheral Interface
26.1. Overview
The serial peripheral interface (SPI) is one of the available modes in the Serial Communication Interface
(SERCOM).
The SPI uses the SERCOM transmitter and receiver configured as shown in Block Diagram. Each side,
master and slave, depicts a separate SPI containing a shift register, a transmit buffer and two receive
buffers. In addition, the SPI master uses the SERCOM baud-rate generator, while the SPI slave can use
the SERCOM address match logic. Labels in capital letters are synchronous to CLK_SERCOMx_APB
and accessible by the CPU, while labels in lowercase letters are synchronous to the SCK clock.
Related Links
SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface on page 369
26.2. Features
SERCOM SPI includes the following features:
•Full-duplex, four-wire interface (MISO, MOSI, SCK, SS)
•Single-buffered transmitter, double-buffered receiver
•Supports all four SPI modes of operation
•Single data direction operation allows alternate function on MISO or MOSI pin
•Selectable LSB- or MSB-first data transfer
•Master operation:
–Serial clock speed, fSCK=1/tSCK(1)
–8-bit clock generator
•Slave operation:
–Serial clock speed, fSCK=1/tSSCK(1)
–Optional 8-bit address match operation
–Operation in all sleep modes
1. For tSCK and tSSCK values, refer to SPI Timing Characteristics.
Related Links
SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface on page 369
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26.3. Block Diagram
Figure 26-1. Full-Duplex SPI Master Slave Interconnection
BAUD
baud rate generator
Tx DATA
shift register
rx buffer
Rx DATA
Master Slave
Tx DATA
shift register
rx buffer
Rx DATA
SCK
_SS
MISO
MOSI
ADDR/ADDRMASK
==
Address Match
26.4. Signal Description
Table 26-1. SERCOM SPI Signals
Signal Name Type Description
PAD[3:0] Digital I/O General SERCOM pins
One signal can be mapped to one of several pins.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
26.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
26.5.1. I/O Lines
In order to use the SERCOM’s I/O lines, the I/O pins must be configured using the IO Pin Controller
(PORT).
When the SERCOM is configured for SPI operation, the SERCOM controls the direction and value of the
I/O pins according to the table below. Both PORT control bits PINCFGn.PULLEN and PINCFGn.DRVSTR
are still effective. If the receiver is disabled, the data input pin can be used for other purposes. In master
mode, the slave select line (SS) is controlled by software.
Table 26-2. SPI Pin Configuration
Pin Master SPI Slave SPI
MOSI Output Input
MISO Input Output
SCK Output Input
SS User defined output enable Input
The combined configuration of PORT, the Data In Pinout and the Data Out Pinout bit groups in the
Control A register (CTRLA.DIPO and CTRLA.DOPO) define the physical position of the SPI signals in the
table above.
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Related Links
PORT: IO Pin Controller on page 320
26.5.2. Power Management
This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The
interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
26.5.3. Clocks
The SERCOM bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB) is enabled by default, and can be enabled and disabled
in the Power Manager.
A generic clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) is required to clock the SPI. This clock must be configured
and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller before using the SPI.
This generic clock is asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB). Therefore, writes to certain
registers will require synchronization to the clock domains.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
Synchronization on page 415
26.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this
peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt
Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
26.5.5. Events
Not applicable.
26.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is
configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or
data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging -
refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.
26.5.7. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the peripheral access controller (PAC).
PAC Write-Protection is not available for the following registers:
•Interrupt Flag Clear and Status register (INTFLAG)
•Status register (STATUS)
•Data register (DATA)
Optional PAC Write-Protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual
register description.
Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.
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Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
26.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
26.6. Functional Description
26.6.1. Principle of Operation
The SPI is a high-speed synchronous data transfer interface It allows high-speed communication
between the device and peripheral devices.
The SPI can operate as master or slave. As master, the SPI initiates and controls all data transactions.
The SPI is single buffered for transmitting and double buffered for receiving.
When transmitting data, the Data register can be loaded with the next character to be transmitted during
the current transmission.
When receiving, the data is transferred to the two-level receive buffer, and the receiver is ready for a new
character.
The SPI transaction format is shown in SPI Transaction Format. Each transaction can contain one or
more characters. The character size is configurable, and can be either 8 or 9 bits.
Figure 26-2. SPI Transaction Format
Character
Transaction
MOSI/MISO
_SS
Character 0 Character 1 Character 2
The SPI master must pull the slave select line (SS) of the desired slave low to initiate a transaction. The
master and slave prepare data to send via their respective shift registers, and the master generates the
serial clock on the SCK line.
Data are always shifted from master to slave on the Master Output Slave Input line (MOSI); data is shifted
from slave to master on the Master Input Slave Output line (MISO).
Each time character is shifted out from the master, a character will be shifted out from the slave
simultaneously. To signal the end of a transaction, the master will pull the SS line high
26.6.2. Basic Operation
26.6.2.1. Initialization
The following registers are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the SPI is
disabled (CTRL.ENABLE=0):
•Control A register (CTRLA), except Enable (CTRLA.ENABLE) and Software Reset
(CTRLA.SWRST)
•Control B register (CTRLB), except Receiver Enable (CTRLB.RXEN)
•Baud register (BAUD)
•Address register (ADDR)
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When the SPI is enabled or is being enabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=1), any writing to these registers will be
discarded.
when the SPI is being disabled, writing to these registers will be completed after the disabling.
Enable-protection is denoted by the Enable-Protection property in the register description.
Initialize the SPI by following these steps:
1. Select SPI mode in master / slave operation in the Operating Mode bit group in the CTRLA register
(CTRLA.MODE= 0x2 or 0x3 ).
2. Select transfer mode for the Clock Polarity bit and the Clock Phase bit in the CTRLA register
(CTRLA.CPOL and CTRLA.CPHA) if desired.
3. Select the Frame Format value in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.FORM).
4. Configure the Data In Pinout field in the Control A register (CTRLA.DIPO) for SERCOM pads of the
receiver.
5. Configure the Data Out Pinout bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.DOPO) for SERCOM
pads of the transmitter.
6. Select the Character Size value in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.CHSIZE).
7. Write the Data Order bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.DORD) for data direction.
8. If the SPI is used in master mode:
8.1. Select the desired baud rate by writing to the Baud register (BAUD).
9. Enable the receiver by writing the Receiver Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.RXEN=1).
26.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting
This peripheral is enabled by writing '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE), and
disabled by writing '0' to it.
Writing ‘1’ to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST) will reset all registers of
this peripheral to their initial states, except the DBGCTRL register, and the peripheral is disabled.
Refer to the CTRLA register description for details.
26.6.2.3. Clock Generation
In SPI master operation (CTRLA.MODE=0x3), the serial clock (SCK) is generated internally by the
SERCOM baud-rate generator.
In SPI mode, the baud-rate generator is set to synchronous mode. The 8-bit Baud register (BAUD) value
is used for generating SCK and clocking the shift register. Refer to Clock Generation – Baud-Rate
Generator for more details.
In SPI slave operation (CTRLA.MODE is 0x2), the clock is provided by an external master on the SCK
pin. This clock is used to directly clock the SPI shift register.
Related Links
Clock Generation – Baud-Rate Generator on page 373
Asynchronous Arithmetic Mode BAUD Value Selection on page 374
26.6.2.4. Data Register
The SPI Transmit Data register (TxDATA) and SPI Receive Data register (RxDATA) share the same I/O
address, referred to as the SPI Data register (DATA). Writing DATA register will update the Transmit Data
register. Reading the DATA register will return the contents of the Receive Data register.
26.6.2.5. SPI Transfer Modes
There are four combinations of SCK phase and polarity to transfer serial data. The SPI data transfer
modes are shown in SPI Transfer Modes (Table) and SPI Transfer Modes (Figure).
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SCK phase is configured by the Clock Phase bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.CPHA). SCK polarity is
programmed by the Clock Polarity bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.CPOL). Data bits are shifted out and
latched in on opposite edges of the SCK signal. This ensures sufficient time for the data signals to
stabilize.
Table 26-3. SPI Transfer Modes
Mode CPOL CPHA Leading Edge Trailing Edge
0 0 0 Rising, sample Falling, setup
1 0 1 Rising, setup Falling, sample
2 1 0 Falling, sample Rising, setup
3 1 1 Falling, setup Rising, sample
Note:
Leading edge is the first clock edge in a clock cycle.
Trailing edge is the second clock edge in a clock cycle.
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Figure 26-3. SPI Transfer Modes
Bit 1
Bit 6
LSB
MSB
Mode 0
SAMPLE I
MOSI/MISO
CHANGE 0
MOSI PIN
CHANGE 0
MISO PIN
Mode 2
SS
MSB
LSB
Bit 6
Bit 1
Bit 5
Bit 2
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 3
Bit 4
Bit 2
Bit 5
MSB first (DORD = 0)
LSB first (DORD = 1)
Mode 1
SAMPLE I
MOSI/MISO
CHANGE 0
MOSI PIN
CHANGE 0
MISO PIN
Mode 3
SS
MSB
LSB
Bit 6
Bit 1
Bit 5
Bit 2
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 3
Bit 4
Bit 2
Bit 5
Bit 1
Bit 6
LSB
MSB
MSB first (DORD = 0)
LSB first (DORD = 1)
26.6.2.6. Transferring Data
Master
In master mode (CTRLA.MODE=0x3), the SS line must be configured as an output. SS can be assigned
to any general purpose I/O pin. When the SPI is ready for a data transaction, software must pull the SS
line low.
When writing a character to the Data register (DATA), the character will be transferred to the shift register.
Once the content of TxDATA has been transferred to the shift register, the Data Register Empty flag in the
Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) will be set. And a new character can be written
to DATA.
Each time one character is shifted out from the master, another character will be shifted in from the slave
simultaneously. If the receiver is enabled (CTRLA.RXEN=1), the contents of the shift register will be
transferred to the two-level receive buffer. The transfer takes place in the same clock cycle as the last
data bit is shifted in. And the Receive Complete Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
register (INTFLAG.RXC) will be set. The received data can be retrieved by reading DATA.
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When the last character has been transmitted and there is no valid data in DATA, the Transmit Complete
Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.TXC) will be set. When the
transaction is finished, the master must pull the SS line high to notify the slave.
Slave
In slave mode (CTRLA.MODE=0x2), the SPI interface will remain inactive with the MISO line tri-stated as
long as the SS pin is pulled high. Software may update the contents of DATA at any time as long as the
Data Register Empty flag in the Interrupt Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) is set.
When SS is pulled low and SCK is running, the slave will sample and shift out data according to the
transaction mode set. When the content of TxDATA has been loaded into the shift register, INTFLAG.DRE
will be set, and new data can be written to DATA.
Similar to the master, the slave will receive one character for each character transmitted. A character will
be transferred into the two-level receive buffer within the same clock cycle its last data bit is received. The
received character can be retrieved from DATA when the Receive Complete interrupt flag
(INTFLAG.RXC) is set.
When the master pulls the SS line high, the transaction is done and the Transmit Complete Interrupt flag
in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.TXC) will be set.
After DATA is written it takes up to three SCK clock cycles until the content of DATA is ready to be loaded
into the shift register on the next character boundary. As a consequence, the first character transferred in
a SPI transaction will not be the content of DATA. This can be avoided by using the preloading feature.
Refer to Preloading of the Slave Shift Register.
When transmitting several characters in one SPI transaction, the data has to be written into DATA register
with at least three SCK clock cycles left in the current character transmission. If this criteria is not met, the
previously received character will be transmitted.
Once the DATA register is empty, it takes three CLK_SERCOM_APB cycles for INTFLAG.DRE to be set.
26.6.2.7. Receiver Error Bit
The SPI receiver has one error bit: the Buffer Overflow bit (BUFOVF), which can be read from the Status
register (STATUS). Once an error happens, the bit will stay set until it is cleared by writing '1' to it. The bit
is also automatically cleared when the receiver is disabled.
There are two methods for buffer overflow notification, selected by the immediate buffer overflow
notification bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.IBON):
If CTRLA.IBON=1, STATUS.BUFOVF is raised immediately upon buffer overflow. Software can then
empty the receive FIFO by reading RxDATA until the receiver complete interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag
Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.RXC) goes low.
If CTRLA.IBON=0, the buffer overflow condition travels with data through the receive FIFO. After the
received data is read, STATUS.BUFOVF will be set along with INTFLAG.RXC, and RxDATA will be zero.
26.6.3. Additional Features
26.6.3.1. Address Recognition
When the SPI is configured for slave operation (CTRLA.MODE=0x2) with address recognition
(CTRLA.FORM is 0x2), the SERCOM address recognition logic is enabled: the first character in a
transaction is checked for an address match.
If there is a match, the Receive Complete Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register
(INTFLAG.RXC) is set, the MISO output is enabled, and the transaction is processed. If the device is in
sleep mode, an address match can wake up the device in order to process the transaction.
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If there is no match, the complete transaction is ignored.
If a 9-bit frame format is selected, only the lower 8 bits of the shift register are checked against the
Address register (ADDR).
Preload must be disabled (CTRLB.PLOADEN=0) in order to use this mode.
Related Links
Address Match and Mask on page 375
26.6.3.2. Preloading of the Slave Shift Register
When starting a transaction, the slave will first transmit the contents of the shift register before loading
new data from DATA. The first character sent can be either the reset value of the shift register (if this is
the first transmission since the last reset) or the last character in the previous transmission.
Preloading can be used to preload data into the shift register while SS is high: this eliminates sending a
dummy character when starting a transaction. If the shift register is not preloaded, the current contents of
the shift register will be shifted out.
Only one data character will be preloaded into the shift register while the synchronized SS signal is high.
If the next character is written to DATA before SS is pulled low, the second character will be stored in
DATA until transfer begins.
For proper preloading, sufficient time must elapse between SS going low and the first SCK sampling
edge, as in Timing Using Preloading. See also Electrical Characteristics for timing details.
Preloading is enabled by writing '1' to the Slave Data Preload Enable bit in the CTRLB register
(CTRLB.PLOADEN).
Figure 26-4. Timing Using Preloading
_SS
_SS synchronized
to system domain
SCK
Synchronization
to system domain
MISO to SCK
setup time
Required _SS-to-SCK time
using PRELOADEN
26.6.3.3. Master with Several Slaves
Master with multiple slaves in parallel is only available when Master Slave Select Enable
(CTRLB.MSSEN) is set to zero and hardware SS control is disabled. If the bus consists of several SPI
slaves, an SPI master can use general purpose I/O pins to control the SS line to each of the slaves on the
bus, as shown in Multiple Slaves in Parallel. In this configuration, the single selected SPI slave will drive
the tri-state MISO line.
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Figure 26-5. Multiple Slaves in Parallel
MOSI
MISO
SCK
_SS
MOSI
MISO
SCK
_SS[0]
MOSI
MISO
SCK
_SS
_SS[n-1]
shift register shift register
shift register
SPI Master
SPI Slave 0
SPI Slave n-1
Another configuration is multiple slaves in series, as in Multiple Slaves in Series. In this configuration, all
n attached slaves are connected in series. A common SS line is provided to all slaves, enabling them
simultaneously. The master must shift n characters for a complete transaction. Depending on the Master
Slave Select Enable bit (CTRLB.MSSEN), the SS line can be controlled either by hardware or user
software and normal GPIO.
Figure 26-6. Multiple Slaves in Series
MOSI
MISO
SCK
_SS
MOSI
MISO
SCK
_SS
MOSI
MISO
SCK
_SS
shift register shift register
shift register
SPI Master SPI Slave 0
SPI Slave n-1
26.6.3.4. Loop-Back Mode
For loop-back mode, configure the Data In Pinout (CTRLA.DIPO) and Data Out Pinout (CTRLA.DOPO) to
use the same data pins for transmit and receive. The loop-back is through the pad, so the signal is also
available externally.
26.6.4. Interrupts
The SPI has the following interrupt sources. These are asynchronous interrupts, and can wake up the
device from any sleep mode:
•Data Register Empty (DRE)
•Receive Complete (RXC)
•Transmit Complete (TXC)
Each interrupt source has its own interrupt flag. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
register (INTFLAG) will be set when the interrupt condition is met. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and
disabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
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An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and if the corresponding interrupt is
enabled. The interrupt request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is
disabled, or the SPI is reset. For details on clearing interrupt flags, refer to the INTFLAG register
description.
The SPI has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The value of INTFLAG
indicates which interrupt is executed. Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests.
Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
26.6.5. Sleep Mode Operation
The behavior in sleep mode is depending on the master/slave configuration and the Run In Standby bit in
the Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY):
•Master operation, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1: The peripheral clock GCLK_SERCOM_CORE will
continue to run in idle sleep mode and in standby sleep mode. Any interrupt can wake up the
device.
•Master operation, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0: GLK_SERCOMx_CORE will be disabled after the
ongoing transaction is finished. Any interrupt can wake up the device.
•Slave operation, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1: The Receive Complete interrupt can wake up the device.
•Slave operation, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0: All reception will be dropped, including the ongoing
transaction.
26.6.6. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
The following bits are synchronized when written:
•Software Reset bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.SWRST)
•Enable bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
•Receiver Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.RXEN)
Note: CTRLB.RXEN is write-synchronized somewhat differently. See also CTRLB register for details.
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
CTRLB on page 421
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26.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
CTRLA
7:0 RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8 IBON
0x02 23:16 DIPO[1:0] DOPO[1:0]
0x03 31:24 DORD CPOL CPHA FORM[3:0]
0x04
CTRLB
7:0 PLOADEN CHSIZE[2:0]
0x05 15:8 AMODE[1:0]
0x06 23:16 RXEN
0x07 31:24
0x08 DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGSTOP
0x09 Reserved
0x0A BAUD 7:0 BAUD[7:0]
0x0B Reserved
0x0C INTENCLR 7:0 RXC TXC DRE
0x0D INTENSET 7:0 RXC TXC DRE
0x0E INTFLAG 7:0 RXC TXC DRE
0x0F Reserved
0x10
STATUS
7:0 BUFOVF
0x11 15:8 SYNCBUSY
0x12
...
0x13
Reserved
0x14
ADDR
7:0 ADDR[7:0]
0x15 15:8
0x16 23:16 ADDRMASK[7:0]
0x17 31:24
0x18
DATA
7:0 DATA[7:0]
0x19 15:8 DATA[8:8]
26.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition,
the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the
"Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.
Refer to Synchronization
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
Refer to Register Access Protection.
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26.8.1. Control A
Name: CTRLA
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DORD CPOL CPHA FORM[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DIPO[1:0] DOPO[1:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
IBON
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 30 – DORD: Data Order
This bit selects the data order when a character is shifted out from the shift register.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 MSB is transferred first.
1 LSB is transferred first.
Bit 29 – CPOL: Clock Polarity
In combination with the Clock Phase bit (CPHA), this bit determines the SPI transfer mode.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 SCK is low when idle. The leading edge of a clock cycle is a rising edge, while the trailing
edge is a falling edge.
1 SCK is high when idle. The leading edge of a clock cycle is a falling edge, while the trailing
edge is a rising edge.
Bit 28 – CPHA: Clock Phase
In combination with the Clock Polarity bit (CPOL), this bit determines the SPI transfer mode.
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This bit is not synchronized.
Mode CPOL CPHA Leading Edge Trailing Edge
0x0 0 0 Rising, sample Falling, change
0x1 0 1 Rising, change Falling, sample
0x2 1 0 Falling, sample Rising, change
0x3 1 1 Falling, change Rising, sample
Value Description
0 The data is sampled on a leading SCK edge and changed on a trailing SCK edge.
1 The data is sampled on a trailing SCK edge and changed on a leading SCK edge.
Bits 27:24 – FORM[3:0]: Frame Format
This bit field selects the various frame formats supported by the SPI in slave mode. When the 'SPI frame
with address' format is selected, the first byte received is checked against the ADDR register.
FORM[3:0] Name Description
0x0 SPI SPI frame
0x1 - Reserved
0x2 SPI_ADDR SPI frame with address
0x3-0xF - Reserved
Bits 21:20 – DIPO[1:0]: Data In Pinout
These bits define the data in (DI) pad configurations.
In master operation, DI is MISO.
In slave operation, DI is MOSI.
These bits are not synchronized.
DIPO[1:0] Name Description
0x0 PAD[0] SERCOM PAD[0] is used as data input
0x1 PAD[1] SERCOM PAD[1] is used as data input
0x2 PAD[2] SERCOM PAD[2] is used as data input
0x3 PAD[3] SERCOM PAD[3] is used as data input
Bits 17:16 – DOPO[1:0]: Data Out Pinout
This bit defines the available pad configurations for data out (DO) and the serial clock (SCK). In slave
operation, the slave select line (SS) is controlled by DOPO, while in master operation the SS line is
controlled by the port configuration.
In master operation, DO is MOSI.
In slave operation, DO is MISO.
These bits are not synchronized.
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DOPO DO SCK Slave SS Master SS
0x0 PAD[0] PAD[1] PAD[2] System configuration
0x1 PAD[2] PAD[3] PAD[1] System configuration
0x2 PAD[3] PAD[1] PAD[2] System configuration
0x3 PAD[0] PAD[3] PAD[1] System configuration
Bit 8 – IBON: Immediate Buffer Overflow Notification
This bit controls when the buffer overflow status bit (STATUS.BUFOVF) is set when a buffer overflow
occurs.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 STATUS.BUFOVF is set when it occurs in the data stream.
1 STATUS.BUFOVF is set immediately upon buffer overflow.
Bit 7 – RUNSTDBY: Run In Standby
This bit defines the functionality in standby sleep mode.
These bits are not synchronized.
RUNSTDBY Slave Master
0x0 Disabled. All reception is dropped,
including the ongoing transaction.
Generic clock is disabled when ongoing
transaction is finished. All interrupts can wake
up the device.
0x1 Ongoing transaction continues, wake on
Receive Complete interrupt.
Generic clock is enabled while in sleep modes.
All interrupts can wake up the device.
Bits 4:2 – MODE[2:0]: Operating Mode
These bits must be written to 0x2 or 0x3 to select the SPI serial communication interface of the
SERCOM.
0x2: SPI slave operation
0x3: SPI master operation
These bits are not synchronized.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately and the Synchronization Enable
Busy bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY.ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY.ENABLE is
cleared when the operation is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1 The peripheral is enabled or being enabled.
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Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the SERCOM, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the
SERCOM will be disabled.
Writing ''1' to CTRL.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-
operation will be discarded. Any register write access during the ongoing reset will result in an APB error.
Reading any register will return the reset value of the register.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY. SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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26.8.2. Control B
Name: CTRLB
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RXEN
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
AMODE[1:0]
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PLOADEN CHSIZE[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 17 – RXEN: Receiver Enable
Writing '0' to this bit will disable the SPI receiver immediately. The receive buffer will be flushed, data from
ongoing receptions will be lost and STATUS.BUFOVF will be cleared.
Writing '1' to CTRLB.RXEN when the SPI is disabled will set CTRLB.RXEN immediately. When the SPI is
enabled, CTRLB.RXEN will be cleared, SYNCBUSY.CTRLB will be set and remain set until the receiver is
enabled. When the receiver is enabled CTRLB.RXEN will read back as '1'.
Writing '1' to CTRLB.RXEN when the SPI is enabled will set SYNCBUSY.CTRLB, which will remain set
until the receiver is enabled, and CTRLB.RXEN will read back as '1'.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 The receiver is disabled or being enabled.
1 The receiver is enabled or it will be enabled when SPI is enabled.
Bits 15:14 – AMODE[1:0]: Address Mode
These bits set the slave addressing mode when the frame format (CTRLA.FORM) with address is used.
They are unused in master mode.
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AMODE[1:0] Name Description
0x0 MASK ADDRMASK is used as a mask to the ADDR register
0x1 2_ADDRS The slave responds to the two unique addresses in ADDR and ADDRMASK
0x2 RANGE The slave responds to the range of addresses between and including ADDR
and ADDRMASK. ADDR is the upper limit
0x3 - Reserved
Bit 6 – PLOADEN: Slave Data Preload Enable
Setting this bit will enable preloading of the slave shift register when there is no transfer in progress. If the
SS line is high when DATA is written, it will be transferred immediately to the shift register.
Bits 2:0 – CHSIZE[2:0]: Character Size
CHSIZE[2:0] Name Description
0x0 8BIT 8 bits
0x1 9BIT 9 bits
0x2-0x7 - Reserved
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26.8.3. Debug Control
Name: DBGCTRL
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DBGSTOP
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – DBGSTOP: Debug Stop Mode
This bit controls the functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
Value Description
0 The baud-rate generator continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external
debugger.
1 The baud-rate generator is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
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26.8.4. Baud Rate
Name: BAUD
Offset: 0x0A
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BAUD[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – BAUD[7:0]: Baud Register
These bits control the clock generation, as described in the SERCOM Clock Generation – Baud-Rate
Generator.
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26.8.5. Interrupt Enable Clear
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXC TXC DRE
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – RXC: Receive Complete Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Receive
Complete interrupt.
Value Description
0 Receive Complete interrupt is disabled.
1 Receive Complete interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – TXC: Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disable the Transmit
Complete interrupt.
Value Description
0 Transmit Complete interrupt is disabled.
1 Transmit Complete interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – DRE: Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Data
Register Empty interrupt.
Value Description
0 Data Register Empty interrupt is disabled.
1 Data Register Empty interrupt is enabled.
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26.8.6. Interrupt Enable Set
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x0D
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXC TXC DRE
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – RXC: Receive Complete Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Receive
Complete interrupt.
Value Description
0 Receive Complete interrupt is disabled.
1 Receive Complete interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – TXC: Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Transmit
Complete interrupt.
Value Description
0 Transmit Complete interrupt is disabled.
1 Transmit Complete interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – DRE: Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Data Register
Empty interrupt.
Value Description
0 Data Register Empty interrupt is disabled.
1 Data Register Empty interrupt is enabled.
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26.8.7. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x0E
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXC TXC DRE
Access R R/W R
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – RXC: Receive Complete
This flag is cleared by reading the Data (DATA) register or by disabling the receiver.
This flag is set when there are unread data in the receive buffer. If address matching is enabled, the first
data received in a transaction will be an address.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.
Bit 1 – TXC: Transmit Complete
This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it or by writing new data to DATA.
In master mode, this flag is set when the data have been shifted out and there are no new data in DATA.
In slave mode, this flag is set when the _SS pin is pulled high. If address matching is enabled, this flag is
only set if the transaction was initiated with an address match.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.
Bit 0 – DRE: Data Register Empty
This flag is cleared by writing new data to DATA.
This flag is set when DATA is empty and ready for new data to transmit.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.
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26.8.8. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
–
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SYNCBUSY
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BUFOVF
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 15 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is in progress.
Bit 2 – BUFOVF: Buffer Overflow
Reading this bit before reading DATA will indicate the error status of the next character to be read.
This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.
This bit is set when a buffer overflow condition is detected. See also CTRLA.IBON for overflow handling.
When set, the corresponding RxDATA will be zero.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.
Value Description
0 No Buffer Overflow has occurred.
1 A Buffer Overflow has occurred.
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26.8.9. Address
Name: ADDR
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ADDRMASK[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ADDR[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 23:16 – ADDRMASK[7:0]: Address Mask
These bits hold the address mask when the transaction format with address is used (CTRLA.FORM,
CTRLB.AMODE).
Bits 7:0 – ADDR[7:0]: Address
These bits hold the address when the transaction format with address is used (CTRLA.FORM,
CTRLB.AMODE).
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26.8.10. Data
Name: DATA
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
–
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[8:8]
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 8:0 – DATA[8:0]: Data
Reading these bits will return the contents of the receive data buffer. The register should be read only
when the Receive Complete Interrupt Flag bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register
(INTFLAG.RXC) is set.
Writing these bits will write the transmit data buffer. This register should be written only when the Data
Register Empty Interrupt Flag bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) is set.
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27. SERCOM I2C – SERCOM Inter-Integrated Circuit
27.1. Overview
The inter-integrated circuit ( I2C) interface is one of the available modes in the serial communication
interface (SERCOM).
The I2C interface uses the SERCOM transmitter and receiver configured as shown in Figure 27-1. Labels
in capital letters are registers accessible by the CPU, while lowercase labels are internal to the SERCOM.
Each master and slave have a separate I2C interface containing a shift register, a transmit buffer and a
receive buffer. In addition, the I2C master uses the SERCOM baud-rate generator, while the I2C slave
uses the SERCOM address match logic.
Related Links
SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface on page 369
27.2. Features
SERCOM I2C includes the following features:
•Master or slave operation
•Can be used with DMA
•Philips I2C compatible
•SMBus™ compatible
•Support of 100kHz and 400kHz I2C mode low system clock frequencies
•Physical interface includes:
–Slew-rate limited outputs
–Filtered inputs
•Slave operation:
–Operation in all sleep modes
–Wake-up on address match
–7-bit and 10-bit Address match in hardware for:
–• Unique address and/or 7-bit general call address
• Address range
• Two unique addresses
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27.3. Block Diagram
Figure 27-1. I2C Single-Master Single-Slave Interconnection
BAUD TxDATA
RxDATA
baud rate generator SCL hold low
shift register
TxDATA
RxDATA
shift register
0 0
0 0
SCL hold low
ADDR/ADDRMASK
==
SDA
SCL
Master Slave
27.4. Signal Description
Signal Name Type Description
PAD[0] Digital I/O SDA
PAD[1] Digital I/O SCL
PAD[2] Digital I/O SDA_OUT (4-wire)
PAD[3] Digital I/O SDC_OUT (4-wire)
One signal can be mapped on several pins.
Not all the pins are I2C pins.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
27.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
27.5.1. I/O Lines
In order to use the I/O lines of this peripheral, the I/O pins must be configured using the I/O Pin Controller
(PORT).
When the SERCOM is used in I2C mode, the SERCOM controls the direction and value of the I/O pins.
Both PORT control bits PINCFGn.PULLEN and PINCFGn.DRVSTR are still effective. If the receiver or
transmitter is disabled, these pins can be used for other purposes.
Related Links
PORT: IO Pin Controller on page 320
27.5.2. Power Management
This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The
interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes.
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Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
27.5.3. Clocks
The SERCOM bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB) is enabled by default, and can be enabled and disabled
in the Main Clock Controller and the Power Manager.
Two generic clocks ared used by SERCOM, GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE and GCLK_SERCOM_SLOW.
The core clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) can clock the I2C when working as a master. The slow clock
(GCLK_SERCOM_SLOW) is required only for certain functions, e.g. SMBus timing. These clocks must
be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK) before using the I2C.
These generic clocks are asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB). Due to this
asynchronicity, writes to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to
Synchronization for further details.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
PM – Power Manager on page 129
27.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this
peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt
Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
27.5.5. Events
Not applicable.
27.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is
configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or
data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging -
refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.
Related Links
DBGCTRL on page 469
27.5.7. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the peripheral access controller (PAC).
PAC Write-Protection is not available for the following registers:
•Interrupt Flag Clear and Status register (INTFLAG)
•Status register (STATUS)
•Data register (DATA)
•Address register (ADDR)
Optional PAC Write-Protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual
register description.
Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.
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Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
27.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
27.6. Functional Description
27.6.1. Principle of Operation
The I2C interface uses two physical lines for communication:
•Serial Data Line (SDA) for packet transfer
•Serial Clock Line (SCL) for the bus clock
A transaction starts with the I2C master sending the start condition, followed by a 7-bit address and a
direction bit (read or write to/from the slave).
The addressed I2C slave will then acknowledge (ACK) the address, and data packet transactions can
begin. Every 9-bit data packet consists of 8 data bits followed by a one-bit reply indicating whether the
data was acknowledged or not.
If a data packet is not acknowledged (NACK), whether by the I2C slave or master, the I2C master takes
action by either terminating the transaction by sending the stop condition, or by sending a repeated start
to transfer more data.
The figure below illustrates the possible transaction formats and Transaction Diagram Symbols explains
the transaction symbols. These symbols will be used in the following descriptions.
Figure 27-2. Basic I2C Transaction Diagram
SDA
SCL
S ADDRESS R/W ACK DATA ACK DATA ACK/NACK
6..0 7..0 7..0
P
SADDRESS R/W A DATA PA DATA A/A
Direction
Address Packet Data Packet #0 Data Packet #1
Transaction
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Transaction Diagram Symbols
S
Sr
A
A
R
W
P
START condition
repeated START condition
STOP condition
Master driving bus
Slave driving bus
Either Master or Slave driving bus
Acknowledge (ACK)
Not Acknowledge (NACK)
Master Read
Master Write
Bus Driver Special Bus Conditions
Data Package Direction Acknowledge
'1'
'0'
'0'
'1'
27.6.2. Basic Operation
27.6.2.1. Initialization
The following registers are enable-protected, meaning they can be written only when the I2C interface is
disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE is ‘0’):
•Control A register (CTRLA), except Enable (CTRLA.ENABLE) and Software Reset
(CTRLA.SWRST) bits
•Control B register (CTRLB), except Acknowledge Action (CTRLB.ACKACT) and Command
(CTRLB.CMD) bits
•Baud register (BAUD)
•Address register (ADDR) in slave operation.
When the I2C is enabled or is being enabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=1), writing to these registers will be
discarded. If the I2C is being disabled, writing to these registers will be completed after the disabling.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protection" property in the register description.
Before the I2C is enabled it must be configured as outlined by the following steps:
1. Select I2C Master or Slave mode by writing 0x4 or 0x5 to the Operating Mode bits in the CTRLA
register (CTRLA.MODE).
2. If desired, select the SDA Hold Time value in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.SDAHOLD).
3. If desired, enable smart operation by setting the Smart Mode Enable bit in the CTRLB register
(CTRLB.SMEN).
4. If desired, enable SCL low time-out by setting the SCL Low Time-Out bit in the Control A register
(CTRLA.LOWTOUT).
5. In Master mode:
5.1. Select the inactive bus time-out in the Inactive Time-Out bit group in the CTRLA register
(CTRLA.INACTOUT).
5.2. Write the Baud Rate register (BAUD) to generate the desired baud rate.
In Slave mode:
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5.1. Configure the address match configuration by writing the Address Mode value in the
CTRLB register (CTRLB.AMODE).
5.2. Set the Address and Address Mask value in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR and
ADDR.ADDRMASK) according to the address configuration.
27.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting
This peripheral is enabled by writing '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE), and
disabled by writing '0' to it.
Refer to CTRLA regsiter for details.
Related Links
CTRLA on page 464
27.6.2.3. I2C Bus State Logic
The bus state logic includes several logic blocks that continuously monitor the activity on the I2C bus lines
in all sleep modes. The start and stop detectors and the bit counter are all essential in the process of
determining the current bus state. The bus state is determined according to Bus State Diagram. Software
can get the current bus state by reading the Master Bus State bits in the Status register
(STATUS.BUSSTATE). The value of STATUS.BUSSTATE in the figure is shown in binary.
Figure 27-3. Bus State Diagram
RESET
Write ADDR to generate
Start Condition
IDLE
(0b01)
Start Condition
BUSY
(0b11)
Timeout or Stop Condition
UNKNOWN
(0b00)
OWNER
(0b10)
Lost Arbitration
Repeated
Start Condition
Write ADDR to generate
Repeated Start Condition
Stop Condition
Timeout or Stop Condition
The bus state machine is active when the I2C master is enabled.
After the I2C master has been enabled, the bus state is UNKNOWN (0b00). From the UNKNOWN state,
the bus will transition to IDLE (0b01) by either:
•Forcing by by writing 0b01 to STATUS.BUSSTATE
•A stop condition is detected on the bus
•If the inactive bus time-out is configured for SMBus compatibility (CTRLA.INACTOUT) and a time-
out occurs.
Note: Once a known bus state is established, the bus state logic will not re-enter the UNKNOWN state.
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When the bus is IDLE it is ready for a new transaction. If a start condition is issued on the bus by another
I2C master in a multi-master setup, the bus becomes BUSY (0b11). The bus will re-enter IDLE either
when a stop condition is detected, or when a time-out occurs (inactive bus time-out needs to be
configured).
If a start condition is generated internally by writing the Address bit group in the Address register
(ADDR.ADDR) while IDLE, the OWNER state (0b10) is entered. If the complete transaction was
performed without interference, i.e., arbitration was not lost, the I2C master can issue a stop condition,
which will change the bus state back to IDLE.
However, if a packet collision is detected while in OWNER state, the arbitration is assumed lost and the
bus state becomes BUSY until a stop condition is detected. A repeated start condition will change the bus
state only if arbitration is lost while issuing a repeated start.
Regardless of winning or losing arbitration, the entire address will be sent. If arbitration is lost, only 'ones'
are transmitted from the point of losing arbitration and the rest of the address length.
Note: Violating the protocol may cause the I2C to hang. If this happens it is possible to recover from this
state by a software reset (CTRLA.SWRST='1').
Related Links
CTRLA on page 464
27.6.2.4. I2C Master Operation
The I2C master is byte-oriented and interrupt based. The number of interrupts generated is kept at a
minimum by automatic handling of most events. The software driver complexity and code size are
reduced by auto-triggering of operations, and a special smart mode, which can be enabled by the Smart
Mode Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SMEN).
The I2C master has two interrupt strategies.
When SCL Stretch Mode (CTRLA.SCLSM) is '0', SCL is stretched before or after the acknowledge bit . In
this mode the I2C master operates according to Master Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=0). The circles
labelled "Mn" (M1, M2..) indicate the nodes the bus logic can jump to, based on software or hardware
interaction.
This diagram is used as reference for the description of the I2C master operation throughout the
document.
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Figure 27-4. I2C Master Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=0)
IDLE SBUSYBUSY P
Sr
P
M3
M3
M2
M2
M1
M1
R DATA
Wait for
IDLE
ADDRESS
W
A/ADATA
APPLICATION
SW
SW
Sr
P
M3
M2
BUSY M4
A
SW
A/A
A/A
A/A
M4
A
IDLE
IDLE
SB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD
MB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD
SW
SW
SW
BUSYR/W
SW Software interaction
A
A
R/W
BUSY M4
The master provides data on the bus
Addressed slave provides data on the bus
In the second strategy (CTRLA.SCLSM=1), interrupts only occur after the ACK bit, as in Master
Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=1). This strategy can be used when it is not necessary to check DATA
before acknowledging.
Note: I2C High-speed (Hs) mode requires CTRLA.SCLSM=1.
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Figure 27-5. I2C Master Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=1)
IDLE SBUSYBUSY P
Sr
P
M3
M3
M2
M2
M1
M1
R DATA
W
A/ADATA
APPLICATION
SW
SW
Sr
P
M3
M2
BUSY M4
SW
A/A
M4
A
IDLE
IDLE
MB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD
SW
SW
SW
BUSYR/W
A
A
R/W
BUSY M4
SW Software interaction
The master provides data on the bus
Addressed slave provides data on the bus
SB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD
Wait for
IDLE
ADDRESS
Master Clock Generation
The SERCOM peripheral supports several I2C bi-directional modes:
•Standard mode (Sm) up to 100kHz
•Fast mode (Fm) up to 400kHz
•Fast mode Plus (Fm+) up to 1MHz
•High-speed mode (Hs) up to 3.4MHz
The Master clock configuration for Sm, Fm, and Fm+ are described in Clock Generation (Standard-Mode,
Fast-Mode, and Fast-Mode Plus). For Hs, refer to Master Clock Generation (High-Speed Mode).
Clock Generation (Standard-Mode, Fast-Mode, and Fast-Mode Plus)
In I2C Sm, Fm, and Fm+ mode, the Master clock (SCL) frequency is determined as described in this
section:
The low (TLOW) and high (THIGH) times are determined by the Baud Rate register (BAUD), while the rise
(TRISE) and fall (TFALL) times are determined by the bus topology. Because of the wired-AND logic of the
bus, TFALL will be considered as part of TLOW. Likewise, TRISE will be in a state between TLOW and THIGH
until a high state has been detected.
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Figure 27-6. SCL Timing
TSU;STO THD;STA
TBUF TFALL
TLOW
TLOW
THIGH
SCL
SDA
P S
TSU;STA
Sr
The following parameters are timed using the SCL low time period TLOW. This comes from the Master
Baud Rate Low bit group in the Baud Rate register (BAUD.BAUDLOW). When BAUD.BAUDLOW=0, or
the Master Baud Rate bit group in the Baud Rate register (BAUD.BAUD) determines it.
•TLOW – Low period of SCL clock
•TSU;STO – Set-up time for stop condition
•TBUF – Bus free time between stop and start conditions
•THD;STA – Hold time (repeated) start condition
•TSU;STA – Set-up time for repeated start condition
•THIGH is timed using the SCL high time count from BAUD.BAUD
•TRISE is determined by the bus impedance; for internal pull-ups. Refer to Electrical Characteristics.
•TFALL is determined by the open-drain current limit and bus impedance; can typically be regarded
as zero. Refer to Electrical Characteristics for details.
The SCL frequency is given by:
SCL =1
LOW +HIGH +RISE
When BAUD.BAUDLOW is zero, the BAUD.BAUD value is used to time both SCL high and SCL low. In
this case the following formula will give the SCL frequency:
SCL =GCLK
10 + 2 +GCLK RISE
When BAUD.BAUDLOW is non-zero, the following formula determines the SCL frequency:
SCL =GCLK
10 + + +GCLK RISE
The following formulas can determine the SCL TLOW and THIGH times:
LOW = + 5
GCLK
HIGH = + 5
GCLK
Note: The I2C standard Fm+ (Fast-mode plus) requires a nominal high to low SCL ratio of 1:2, and
BAUD should be set accordingly. At a minimum, BAUD.BAUD and/or BAUD.BAUDLOW must be non-
zero.
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Startup Timing The minimum time between SDA transition and SCL rising edge is 6 APB cycles when
the DATA register is written in smart mode. If a greater startup time is required due to long rise times, the
time between DATA write and IF clear must be controlled by software.
Note: When timing is controlled by user, the Smart Mode cannot be enabled.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
Master Clock Generation (High-Speed Mode)
For I2C Hs transfers, there is no SCL synchronization. Instead, the SCL frequency is determined by the
GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE frequency (fGCLK) and the High-Speed Baud setting in the Baud register
(BAUD.HSBAUD). When BAUD.HSBAUDLOW=0, the HSBAUD value will determine both SCL high and
SCL low. In this case the following formula determines the SCL frequency.
SCL =GCLK
2+2
When HSBAUDLOW is non-zero, the following formula determines the SCL frequency.
SCL =GCLK
2+ +
Note: The I2C standard Hs (High-speed) requires a nominal high to low SCL ratio of 1:2, and HSBAUD
should be set accordingly. At a minimum, BAUD.HSBAUD and/or BAUD.HSBAUDLOW must be non-
zero.
Transmitting Address Packets
The I2C master starts a bus transaction by writing the I2C slave address to ADDR.ADDR and the direction
bit, as described in Principle of Operation. If the bus is busy, the I2C master will wait until the bus
becomes idle before continuing the operation. When the bus is idle, the I2C master will issue a start
condition on the bus. The I2C master will then transmit an address packet using the address written to
ADDR.ADDR. After the address packet has been transmitted by the I2C master, one of four cases will
arise according to arbitration and transfer direction.
Case 1: Arbitration lost or bus error during address packet transmission
If arbitration was lost during transmission of the address packet, the Master on Bus bit in the Interrupt
Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.MB) and the Arbitration Lost bit in the Status register
(STATUS.ARBLOST) are both set. Serial data output to SDA is disabled, and the SCL is released, which
disables clock stretching. In effect the I2C master is no longer allowed to execute any operation on the
bus until the bus is idle again. A bus error will behave similarly to the arbitration lost condition. In this
case, the MB interrupt flag and Master Bus Error bit in the Status register (STATUS.BUSERR) are both
set in addition to STATUS.ARBLOST.
The Master Received Not Acknowledge bit in the Status register (STATUS.RXNACK) will always contain
the last successfully received acknowledge or not acknowledge indication.
In this case, software will typically inform the application code of the condition and then clear the interrupt
flag before exiting the interrupt routine. No other flags have to be cleared at this moment, because all
flags will be cleared automatically the next time the ADDR.ADDR register is written.
Case 2: Address packet transmit complete – No ACK received
If there is no I2C slave device responding to the address packet, then the INTFLAG.MB interrupt flag and
STATUS.RXNACK will be set. The clock hold is active at this point, preventing further activity on the bus.
The missing ACK response can indicate that the I2C slave is busy with other tasks or sleeping. Therefore,
it is not able to respond. In this event, the next step can be either issuing a stop condition (recommended)
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or resending the address packet by a repeated start condition. When using SMBus logic, the slave must
ACK the address. If there is no response, it means that the slave is not available on the bus.
Case 3: Address packet transmit complete – Write packet, Master on Bus set
If the I2C master receives an acknowledge response from the I2C slave, INTFLAG.MB will be set and
STATUS.RXNACK will be cleared. The clock hold is active at this point, preventing further activity on the
bus.
In this case, the software implementation becomes highly protocol dependent. Three possible actions can
enable the I2C operation to continue:
•Initiate a data transmit operation by writing the data byte to be transmitted into DATA.DATA.
•Transmit a new address packet by writing ADDR.ADDR. A repeated start condition will
automatically be inserted before the address packet.
•Issue a stop condition, consequently terminating the transaction.
Case 4: Address packet transmit complete – Read packet, Slave on Bus set
If the I2C master receives an ACK from the I2C slave, the I2C master proceeds to receive the next byte of
data from the I2C slave. When the first data byte is received, the Slave on Bus bit in the Interrupt Flag
register (INTFLAG.SB) will be set and STATUS.RXNACK will be cleared. The clock hold is active at this
point, preventing further activity on the bus.
In this case, the software implementation becomes highly protocol dependent. Three possible actions can
enable the I2C operation to continue:
•Let the I2C master continue to read data by acknowledging the data received. ACK can be sent by
software, or automatically in smart mode.
•Transmit a new address packet.
•Terminate the transaction by issuing a stop condition.
Note: An ACK or NACK will be automatically transmitted if smart mode is enabled. The Acknowledge
Action bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.ACKACT) determines whether ACK or NACK should be sent.
Transmitting Data Packets
When an address packet with direction Master Write (see Figure 27-2) was transmitted successfully ,
INTFLAG.MB will be set. The I2C master will start transmitting data via the I2C bus by writing to
DATA.DATA, and monitor continuously for packet collisions. I
If a collision is detected, the I2C master will lose arbitration and STATUS.ARBLOST will be set. If the
transmit was successful, the I2C master will receive an ACK bit from the I2C slave, and STATUS.RXNACK
will be cleared. INTFLAG.MB will be set in both cases, regardless of arbitration outcome.
It is recommended to read STATUS.ARBLOST and handle the arbitration lost condition in the beginning
of the I2C Master on Bus interrupt. This can be done as there is no difference between handling address
and data packet arbitration.
STATUS.RXNACK must be checked for each data packet transmitted before the next data packet
transmission can commence. The I2C master is not allowed to continue transmitting data packets if a
NACK is received from the I2C slave.
Receiving Data Packets (SCLSM=0)
When INTFLAG.SB is set, the I2C master will already have received one data packet. The I2C master
must respond by sending either an ACK or NACK. Sending a NACK may be unsuccessful when
arbitration is lost during the transmission. In this case, a lost arbitration will prevent setting INTFLAG.SB.
Instead, INTFLAG.MB will indicate a change in arbitration. Handling of lost arbitration is the same as for
data bit transmission.
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Receiving Data Packets (SCLSM=1)
When INTFLAG.SB is set, the I2C master will already have received one data packet and transmitted an
ACK or NACK, depending on CTRLB.ACKACT. At this point, CTRLB.ACKACT must be set to the correct
value for the next ACK bit, and the transaction can continue by reading DATA and issuing a command if
not in the smart mode.
High-Speed Mode
High-speed transfers are a multi-step process, see High Speed Transfer.
First, a master code (0b00001nnn, where 'nnn' is a unique master code) is transmitted in Full-speed
mode, followed by a NACK since no slaveshould acknowledge. Arbitration is performed only during the
Full-speed Master Code phase. The master code is transmitted by writing the master code to the address
register (ADDR.ADDR) and writing the high-speed bit (ADDR.HS) to '0'.
After the master code and NACK have been transmitted, the master write interrupt will be asserted. In the
meanwhile, the slave address can be written to the ADDR.ADDR register together with ADDR.HS=1. Now
in High-speed mode, the master will generate a repeated start, followed by the slave address with RW-
direction. The bus will remain in High-speed mode until a stop is generated. If a repeated start is desired,
the ADDR.HS bit must again be written to '1', along with the new address ADDR.ADDR to be transmitted.
Figure 27-7. High Speed Transfer
SAA/A
Sr PA DATA
N Data Packets
Master Code R/W
ADDRESS
Sr ADDRESS
Hs-mode continues
F/S-mode
Hs-mode
F/S-mode
Transmitting in High-speed mode requires the I2C master to be configured in High-speed mode
(CTRLA.SPEED=0x2) and the SCL clock stretch mode (CTRLA.SCLSM) bit set to '1'.
10-Bit Addressing
When 10-bit addressing is enabled by the Ten Bit Addressing Enable bit in the Address register
(ADDR.TENBITEN=1) and the Address bit field ADDR.ADDR is written, the two address bytes will be
transmitted, see 10-bit Address Transmission for a Read Transaction. The addressed slave
acknowledges the two address bytes, and the transaction continues. Regardless of whether the
transaction is a read or write, the master must start by sending the 10-bit address with the direction bit
(ADDR.ADDR[0]) being zero.
If the master receives a NACK after the first byte, the write interrupt flag will be raised and the
STATUS.RXNACK bit will be set. If the first byte is acknowledged by one or more slaves, then the master
will proceed to transmit the second address byte and the master will first see the write interrupt flag after
the second byte is transmitted. If the transaction direction is read-from-slave, the 10-bit address
transmission must be followed by a repeated start and the first 7 bits of the address with the read/write bit
equal to '1'.
Figure 27-8. 10-bit Address Transmission for a Read Transaction
S AW addr[7:0] A
11110 addr[9:8] Sr AR
1
S
W
11110 addr[9:8]
MB INTERRUPT
This implies the following procedure for a 10-bit read operation:
1. Write the 10-bit address to ADDR.ADDR[10:1]. ADDR.TENBITEN must be '1', the direction bit
(ADDR.ADDR[0]) must be '0' (can be written simultaneously with ADDR).
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2. Once the Master on Bus interrupt is asserted, Write ADDR[7:0] register to '11110 address[9:8]
1'. ADDR.TENBITEN must be cleared (can be written simultaneously with ADDR).
3. Proceed to transmit data.
27.6.2.5. I2C Slave Operation
The I2C slave is byte-oriented and interrupt-based. The number of interrupts generated is kept at a
minimum by automatic handling of most events. The software driver complexity and code size are
reduced by auto-triggering of operations, and a special smart mode, which can be enabled by the Smart
Mode Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SMEN).
The I2C slave has two interrupt strategies.
When SCL Stretch Mode bit (CTRLA.SCLSM) is '0', SCL is stretched before or after the acknowledge bit.
In this mode, the I2C slave operates according to I2C Slave Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=0). The circles
labelled "Sn" (S1, S2..) indicate the nodes the bus logic can jump to, based on software or hardware
interaction.
This diagram is used as reference for the description of the I2C slave operation throughout the document.
Figure 27-9. I2C Slave Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=0)
S
S3
ADDRESS
S2
A
S1
R
W
DATA A/A
DATA
P
S2
Sr
S3
P
S2
Sr
S3
A
S
W
S
W
S
W
S
W
AA/A
A
S1
S
W
Interrupt on STOP
Condition Enabled
S1
S
WSoftware interaction
The master provides data
on the bus
Addressed slave provides
data on the bus
AMATCH INTERRUPT DRDY INTERRUPT
PREC INTERRUPT
In the second strategy (CTRLA.SCLSM=1), interrupts only occur after the ACK bit is sent as shown in
Slave Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=1). This strategy can be used when it is not necessary to check
DATA before acknowledging. For master reads, an address and data interrupt will be issued
simultaneously after the address acknowledge. However, for master writes, the first data interrupt will be
seen after the first data byte has been received by the slave and the acknowledge bit has been sent to
the master.
Note: For I2C High-speed mode (Hs), SCLSM=1 is required.
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Figure 27-10. I2C Slave Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=1)
S
S3
ADDRESS
S2
R
W
DATA A/A
DATA
P
S2
Sr
S3
P
S2
Sr
S3
S
W
S
W
S
W
A/A
S
W
Interrupt on STOP
Condition Enabled
S1
S
WSoftware interaction
The master provides data
on the bus
Addressed slave provides
data on the bus
A/A
A/A
PREC INTERRUPT
AMATCH INTERRUPT (+ DRDY INTERRUPT in Master Read mode) DRDY INTERRUPT
Receiving Address Packets (SCLSM=0)
When CTRLA.SCLSM=0, the I2C slave stretches the SCL line according to Figure 27-9. When the I2C
slave is properly configured, it will wait for a start condition.
When a start condition is detected, the successive address packet will be received and checked by the
address match logic. If the received address is not a match, the packet will be rejected, and the I2C slave
will wait for a new start condition. If the received address is a match, the Address Match bit in the
Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.AMATCH) will be set.
SCL will be stretched until the I2C slave clears INTFLAG.AMATCH. As the I2C slave holds the clock by
forcing SCL low, the software has unlimited time to respond.
The direction of a transaction is determined by reading the Read / Write Direction bit in the Status register
(STATUS.DIR). This bit will be updated only when a valid address packet is received.
If the Transmit Collision bit in the Status register (STATUS.COLL) is set, this indicates that the last packet
addressed to the I2C slave had a packet collision. A collision causes the SDA and SCL lines to be
released without any notification to software. Therefore, the next AMATCH interrupt is the first indication
of the previous packet’s collision. Collisions are intended to follow the SMBus Address Resolution
Protocol (ARP).
After the address packet has been received from the I2C master, one of two cases will arise based on
transfer direction.
Case 1: Address packet accepted – Read flag set
The STATUS.DIR bit is ‘1’, indicating an I2C master read operation. The SCL line is forced low, stretching
the bus clock. If an ACK is sent, I2C slave hardware will set the Data Ready bit in the Interrupt Flag
register (INTFLAG.DRDY), indicating data are needed for transmit. If a NACK is sent, the I2C slave will
wait for a new start condition and address match.
Typically, software will immediately acknowledge the address packet by sending an ACK/NACK bit. The
I2C slave Command bit field in the Control B register (CTRLB.CMD) can be written to '0x3' for both read
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and write operations as the command execution is dependent on the STATUS.DIR bit. Writing ‘1’ to
INTFLAG.AMATCH will also cause an ACK/NACK to be sent corresponding to the CTRLB.ACKACT bit.
Case 2: Address packet accepted – Write flag set
The STATUS.DIR bit is cleared, indicating an I2C master write operation. The SCL line is forced low,
stretching the bus clock. If an ACK is sent, the I2C slave will wait for data to be received. Data, repeated
start or stop can be received.
If a NACK is sent, the I2C slave will wait for a new start condition and address match. Typically, software
will immediately acknowledge the address packet by sending an ACK/NACK. The I2C slave command
CTRLB.CMD = 3 can be used for both read and write operation as the command execution is dependent
on STATUS.DIR.
Writing ‘1’ to INTFLAG.AMATCH will also cause an ACK/NACK to be sent corresponding to the
CTRLB.ACKACT bit.
Receiving Address Packets (SCLSM=1)
When SCLSM=1, the I2C slave will stretch the SCL line only after an ACK, see Slave Behavioral Diagram
(SCLSM=1). When the I2C slave is properly configured, it will wait for a start condition to be detected.
When a start condition is detected, the successive address packet will be received and checked by the
address match logic.
If the received address is not a match, the packet will be rejected and the I2C slave will wait for a new
start condition.
If the address matches, the acknowledge action as configured by the Acknowledge Action bit Control B
register (CTRLB.ACKACT) will be sent and the Address Match bit in the Interrupt Flag register
(INTFLAG.AMATCH) is set. SCL will be stretched until the I2C slave clears INTFLAG.AMATCH. As the
I2C slave holds the clock by forcing SCL low, the software is given unlimited time to respond to the
address.
The direction of a transaction is determined by reading the Read/Write Direction bit in the Status register
(STATUS.DIR). This bit will be updated only when a valid address packet is received.
If the Transmit Collision bit in the Status register (STATUS.COLL) is set, the last packet addressed to the
I2C slave had a packet collision. A collision causes the SDA and SCL lines to be released without any
notification to software. The next AMATCH interrupt is, therefore, the first indication of the previous
packet’s collision. Collisions are intended to follow the SMBus Address Resolution Protocol (ARP).
After the address packet has been received from the I2C master, INTFLAG.AMATCH be set to ‘1’ to clear
it.
Receiving and Transmitting Data Packets
After the I2C slave has received an address packet, it will respond according to the direction either by
waiting for the data packet to be received or by starting to send a data packet by writing to DATA.DATA.
When a data packet is received or sent, INTFLAG.DRDY will be set. After receiving data, the I2C slave
will send an acknowledge according to CTRLB.ACKACT.
Case 1: Data received
INTFLAG.DRDY is set, and SCL is held low, pending for SW interaction.
Case 2: Data sent
When a byte transmission is successfully completed, the INTFLAG.DRDY interrupt flag is set. If NACK is
received, indicated by STATUS.RXNACK=1, the I2C slave must expect a stop or a repeated start to be
received. The I2C slave must release the data line to allow the I2C master to generate a stop or repeated
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start. Upon detecting a stop condition, the Stop Received bit in the Interrupt Flag register
(INTFLAG.PREC) will be set and the I2C slave will return to IDLE state.
High-Speed Mode
When the I2C slave is configured in High-speed mode (Hs, CTRLA.SPEED=0x2) and CTRLA.SCLSM=1,
switching between Full-speed and High-speed modes is automatic. When the slave recognizes a START
followed by a master code transmission and a NACK, it automatically switches to High-speed mode and
sets the High-speed status bit (STATUS.HS). The slave will then remain in High-speed mode until a
STOP is received.
10-Bit Addressing
When 10-bit addressing is enabled (ADDR.TENBITEN=1), the two address bytes following a START will
be checked against the 10-bit slave address recognition. The first byte of the address will always be
acknowledged, and the second byte will raise the address interrupt flag, see 10-bit Addressing.
If the transaction is a write, then the 10-bit address will be followed by N data bytes.
If the operation is a read, the 10-bit address will be followed by a repeated START and reception of '11110
ADDR[9:8] 1', and the second address interrupt will be received with the DIR bit set. The slave matches
on the second address as it it was addressed by the previous 10-bit address.
Figure 27-11. 10-bit Addressing
S AW addr[7:0] A
11110 addr[9:8] Sr R
S
W
S
W
11110 addr[9:8]
AMATCH INTERRUPT AMATCH INTERRUPT
PMBus Group Command
When the PMBus Group Command bit in the CTRLB register is set (CTRLB.GCMD=1) and 7-bit
addressing is used, INTFLAG.PREC will be set when a STOP condition is detected on the bus. When
CTRLB.GCMD=0, a STOP condition without address match will not be set INTFLAG.PREC.
The group command protocol is used to send commands to more than one device. The commands are
sent in one continuous transmission with a single STOP condition at the end. When the STOP condition is
detected by the slaves addressed during the group command, they all begin executing the command they
received.
PMBus Group Command Example shows an example where this slave, bearing ADDRESS 1, is
addressed after a repeated START condition. There can be multiple slaves addressed before and after
this slave. Eventually, at the end of the group command, a single STOP is generated by the master. At
this point a STOP interrupt is asserted.
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Figure 27-12. PMBus Group Command Example
A
SAn Bytes
W
ADDRESS 0
Command/Data
A
Sr An Bytes
W
ADDRESS 1
(this slave)
Command/Data
S
W
S
W
A
Sr An Bytes
W
ADDRESS 2
Command/Data
P
S
W
AMATCH INTERRUPT DRDY INTERRUPT
PREC INTERRUPT
27.6.3. Additional Features
27.6.3.1. SMBus
The I2C includes three hardware SCL low time-outs which allow a time-out to occur for SMBus SCL low
time-out, master extend time-out, and slave extend time-out. This allows for SMBus functionality These
time-outs are driven by the GCLK_SERCOM_SLOW clock. The GCLK_SERCOM_SLOW clock is used to
accurately time the time-out and must be configured to use a 32KHz oscillator. The I2C interface also
allows for a SMBus compatible SDA hold time.
•TTIMEOUT: SCL low time of 25..35ms – Measured for a single SCL low period. It is enabled by
CTRLA.LOWTOUTEN.
•TLOW:SEXT: Cumulative clock low extend time of 25 ms – Measured as the cumulative SCL low
extend time by a slave device in a single message from the initial START to the STOP. It is enabled
by CTRLA.SEXTTOEN.
•TLOW:MEXT: Cumulative clock low extend time of 10 ms – Measured as the cumulative SCL low
extend time by the master device within a single byte from START-to-ACK, ACK-to-ACK, or ACK-
to-STOP. It is enabled by CTRLA.MEXTTOEN.
27.6.3.2. Smart Mode
The I2C interface has a smart mode that simplifies application code and minimizes the user interaction
needed to adhere to the I2C protocol. The smart mode accomplishes this by automatically issuing an ACK
or NACK (based on the content of CTRLB.ACKACT) as soon as DATA.DATA is read.
27.6.3.3. 4-Wire Mode
Writing a '1' to the Pin Usage bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.PINOUT) will enable 4-wire mode
operation. In this mode, the internal I2C tri-state drivers are bypassed, and an external I2C compliant tri-
state driver is needed when connecting to an I2C bus.
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Figure 27-13. I2C Pad Interface
SCL/SDA
pad
I2C
Driver
SCL_OUT/
SDA_OUT
pad
PINOUT
PINOUT
SCL_IN/
SDA_IN
SCL_OUT/
SDA_OUT
27.6.3.4. Quick Command
Setting the Quick Command Enable bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.QCEN) enables quick command.
When quick command is enabled, the corresponding interrupt flag (INTFLAG.SB or INTFLAG.MB) is set
immediately after the slave acknowledges the address. At this point, the software can either issue a stop
command or a repeated start by writing CTRLB.CMD or ADDR.ADDR.
27.6.4. Interrupts
The I2C slave has the following interrupt sources. These are asynchronous interrupts. They can wake-up
the device from any sleep mode:
•Error (ERROR)
•Data Ready (DRDY)
•Address Match (AMATCH)
•Stop Received (PREC)
The I2C master has the following interrupt sources. These are asynchronous interrupts. They can wake-
up the device from any sleep mode:
•Error (ERROR)
•Slave on Bus (SB)
•Master on Bus (MB)
Each interrupt source has its own interrupt flag. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
register (INTFLAG) will be set when the interrupt condition is meet. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by writing ‘1’ to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and
disabled by writing ‘1’ to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR). An
interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The interrupt request active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled or the I2C is reset.
Refer to INTFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags.
The I2C has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The value of INTFLAG
indicates which interrupt is executed. Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests.
Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
INTFLAG on page 473
27.6.5. Sleep Mode Operation
I2C Master Operation
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The generic clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) will continue to run in idle sleep mode. If the Run In
Standby bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) is '1', the GLK_SERCOMx_CORE will also run
in standby sleep mode. Any interrupt can wake up the device.
If CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0, the GLK_SERCOMx_CORE will be disabled after any ongoing transaction is
finished. Any interrupt can wake up the device.
I2C Slave Operation
Writing CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1 will allow the Address Match interrupt to wake up the device.
When CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0, all receptions will be dropped.
27.6.6. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
The following bits are synchronized when written:
•Software Reset bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.SWRST)
•Enable bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
•Write to Bus State bits in the Status register (STATUS.BUSSTATE)
•Address bits in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR) when in master operation.
The following registers are synchronized when written:
•Data (DATA) when in master operation
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
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27.7. Register Summary - I2C Slave
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
CTRLA
7:0 RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8
0x02 23:16 SDAHOLD[1:0] PINOUT
0x03 31:24 LOWTOUT
0x04
CTRLB
7:0
0x05 15:8 AMODE[1:0] SMEN
0x06 23:16 ACKACT CMD[1:0]
0x07 31:24
0x08
...
0x0B
Reserved
0x0C INTENCLR 7:0 DRDY AMATCH PREC
0x0D INTENSET 7:0 DRDY AMATCH PREC
0x0E INTFLAG 7:0 DRDY AMATCH PREC
0x0F Reserved
0x10
STATUS
7:0 CLKHOLD LOWTOUT SR DIR RXNACK COLL BUSERR
0x11 15:8 SYNCBUSY
0x12
...
0x13
Reserved
0x14
ADDR
7:0 ADDR[6:0] GENCEN
0x15 15:8
0x16 23:16 ADDRMASK[6:0]
0x17 31:24
0x18
DATA
7:0 DATA[7:0]
0x19 15:8
27.8. Register Description - I2C Slave
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the
8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC
write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.
For details, refer to Register Access Protection.
Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-
Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details,
refer to Synchronization.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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27.8.1. Control A
Name: CTRLA
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
LOWTOUT
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SDAHOLD[1:0] PINOUT
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 30 – LOWTOUT: SCL Low Time-Out
This bit enables the SCL low time-out. If SCL is held low for 25ms-35ms, the slave will release its clock
hold, if enabled, and reset the internal state machine. Any interrupt flags set at the time of time-out will
remain set.
Value Description
0 Time-out disabled.
1 Time-out enabled.
Bits 21:20 – SDAHOLD[1:0]: SDA Hold Time
These bits define the SDA hold time with respect to the negative edge of SCL.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 DIS Disabled
0x1 75 50-100ns hold time
0x2 450 300-600ns hold time
0x3 600 400-800ns hold time
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Bit 16 – PINOUT: Pin Usage
This bit sets the pin usage to either two- or four-wire operation:
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 4-wire operation disabled
1 4-wire operation enabled
Bit 7 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit defines the functionality in standby sleep mode.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 Disabled – All reception is dropped.
1 Wake on address match, if enabled.
Bits 4:2 – MODE[2:0]: Operating Mode
These bits must be written to 0x04 to select the I2C slave serial communication interface of the SERCOM.
These bits are not synchronized.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately and the Enable Synchronization
Busy bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY.ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY.ENABLE
will be cleared when the operation is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1 The peripheral is enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the SERCOM, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the
SERCOM will be disabled.
Writing '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-
operation will be discarded. Any register write access during the ongoing reset will result in an APB error.
Reading any register will return the reset value of the register.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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27.8.2. Control B
Name: CTRLB
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ACKACT CMD[1:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
AMODE[1:0] SMEN
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Access
Reset
Bit 18 – ACKACT: Acknowledge Action
This bit defines the slave's acknowledge behavior after an address or data byte is received from the
master. The acknowledge action is executed when a command is written to the CMD bits. If smart mode
is enabled (CTRLB.SMEN=1), the acknowledge action is performed when the DATA register is read.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 Send ACK
1 Send NACK
Bits 17:16 – CMD[1:0]: Command
This bit field triggers the slave operation as the below. The CMD bits are strobe bits, and always read as
zero. The operation is dependent on the slave interrupt flags, INTFLAG.DRDY and INTFLAG.AMATCH,
in addition to STATUS.DIR.
All interrupt flags (INTFLAG.DRDY, INTFLAG.AMATCH and INTFLAG.PREC) are automatically cleared
when a command is given.
This bit is not enable-protected.
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Table 27-1. Command Description
CMD[1:0] DIR Action
0x0 X (No action)
0x1 X (Reserved)
0x2 Used to complete a transaction in response to a data interrupt (DRDY)
0 (Master write) Execute acknowledge action succeeded by waiting for any start (S/Sr)
condition
1 (Master read) Wait for any start (S/Sr) condition
0x3 Used in response to an address interrupt (AMATCH)
0 (Master write) Execute acknowledge action succeeded by reception of next byte
1 (Master read) Execute acknowledge action succeeded by slave data interrupt
Used in response to a data interrupt (DRDY)
0 (Master write) Execute acknowledge action succeeded by reception of next byte
1 (Master read) Execute a byte read operation followed by ACK/NACK reception
Bits 15:14 – AMODE[1:0]: Address Mode
These bits set the addressing mode.
These bits are not write-synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 MASK The slave responds to the address written in ADDR.ADDR masked by the value
in ADDR.ADDRMASK.
See SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface for additional information.
0x1 2_ADDRS The slave responds to the two unique addresses in ADDR.ADDR and
ADDR.ADDRMASK.
0x2 RANGE The slave responds to the range of addresses between and including
ADDR.ADDR and ADDR.ADDRMASK. ADDR.ADDR is the upper limit.
0x3 - Reserved.
Bit 8 – SMEN: Smart Mode Enable
When smart mode is enabled, data is acknowledged automatically when DATA.DATA is read.
This bit is not write-synchronized.
Value Description
0 Smart mode is disabled.
1 Smart mode is enabled.
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27.8.3. Interrupt Enable Clear
This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DRDY AMATCH PREC
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Data Ready bit, which disables the Data Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Data Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Data Ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – AMATCH: Address Match Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Address Match Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Address Match
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Address Match interrupt is disabled.
1 The Address Match interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – PREC: Stop Received Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Stop Received Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Stop Received
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Stop Received interrupt is disabled.
1 The Stop Received interrupt is enabled.
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27.8.4. Interrupt Enable Set
This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x0D
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DRDY AMATCH PREC
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Data Ready bit, which enables the Data Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Data Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Data Ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – AMATCH: Address Match Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Address Match Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Address Match
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Address Match interrupt is disabled.
1 The Address Match interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – PREC: Stop Received Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Stop Received Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Stop Received
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Stop Received interrupt is disabled.
1 The Stop Received interrupt is enabled.
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27.8.5. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x0E
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DRDY AMATCH PREC
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – DRDY: Data Ready
This flag is set when a I2C slave byte transmission is successfully completed.
The flag is cleared by hardware when either:
•Writing to the DATA register.
•Reading the DATA register with smart mode enabled.
•Writing a valid command to the CMD register.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Data Ready interrupt flag.
Bit 1 – AMATCH: Address Match
This flag is set when the I2C slave address match logic detects that a valid address has been received.
The flag is cleared by hardware when CTRL.CMD is written.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Address Match interrupt flag. When cleared, an ACK/NACK will be sent
according to CTRLB.ACKACT.
Bit 0 – PREC: Stop Received
This flag is set when a stop condition is detected for a transaction being processed. A stop condition
detected between a bus master and another slave will not set this flag, unless the PMBus Group
Command is enabled in the Control B register (CTRLB.GCMD=1).
This flag is cleared by hardware after a command is issued on the next address match.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Stop Received interrupt flag.
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27.8.6. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
-
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SYNCBUSY
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CLKHOLD LOWTOUT SR DIR RXNACK COLL BUSERR
Access R R/W R R R R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
Bit 7 – CLKHOLD: Clock Hold
The slave Clock Hold bit (STATUS.CLKHOLD) is set when the slave is holding the SCL line low,
stretching the I2C clock. Software should consider this bit a read-only status flag that is set when
INTFLAG.DRDY or INTFLAG.AMATCH is set.
This bit is automatically cleared when the corresponding interrupt is also cleared.
Bit 6 – LOWTOUT: SCL Low Time-out
This bit is set if an SCL low time-out occurs.
This bit is cleared automatically if responding to a new start condition with ACK or NACK (write 3 to
CTRLB.CMD) or when INTFLAG.AMATCH is cleared.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the status.
Value Description
0 No SCL low time-out has occurred.
1 SCL low time-out has occurred.
Bit 4 – SR: Repeated Start
When INTFLAG.AMATCH is raised due to an address match, SR indicates a repeated start or start
condition.
This flag is only valid while the INTFLAG.AMATCH flag is one.
Value Description
0 Start condition on last address match
1 Repeated start condition on last address match
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Bit 3 – DIR: Read / Write Direction
The Read/Write Direction (STATUS.DIR) bit stores the direction of the last address packet received from
a master.
Value Description
0 Master write operation is in progress.
1 Master read operation is in progress.
Bit 2 – RXNACK: Received Not Acknowledge
This bit indicates whether the last data packet sent was acknowledged or not.
Value Description
0 Master responded with ACK.
1 Master responded with NACK.
Bit 1 – COLL: Transmit Collision
If set, the I2C slave was not able to transmit a high data or NACK bit, the I2C slave will immediately
release the SDA and SCL lines and wait for the next packet addressed to it.
This flag is intended for the SMBus address resolution protocol (ARP). A detected collision in non-ARP
situations indicates that there has been a protocol violation, and should be treated as a bus error.
Note that this status will not trigger any interrupt, and should be checked by software to verify that the
data were sent correctly. This bit is cleared automatically if responding to an address match with an ACK
or a NACK (writing 0x3 to CTRLB.CMD), or INTFLAG.AMATCH is cleared.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the status.
Value Description
0 No collision detected on last data byte sent.
1 Collision detected on last data byte sent.
Bit 0 – BUSERR: Bus Error
The Bus Error bit (STATUS.BUSERR) indicates that an illegal bus condition has occurred on the bus,
regardless of bus ownership. An illegal bus condition is detected if a protocol violating start, repeated start
or stop is detected on the I2C bus lines. A start condition directly followed by a stop condition is one
example of a protocol violation. If a time-out occurs during a frame, this is also considered a protocol
violation, and will set STATUS.BUSERR.
This bit is cleared automatically if responding to an address match with an ACK or a NACK (writing 0x3 to
CTRLB.CMD) or INTFLAG.AMATCH is cleared.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the status.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Value Description
0 No bus error detected.
1 Bus error detected.
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27.8.7. Address
Name: ADDR
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ADDRMASK[6:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ADDR[6:0] GENCEN
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 23:17 – ADDRMASK[6:0]: Address Mask
These bits act as a second address match register, an address mask register or the lower limit of an
address range, depending on the CTRLB.AMODE setting.
Bits 7:1 – ADDR[6:0]: Address
These bits contain the I2C slave address used by the slave address match logic to determine if a master
has addressed the slave.
When using 7-bit addressing, the slave address is represented by ADDR[6:0].
When using 10-bit addressing (ADDR.TENBITEN=1), the slave address is represented by ADDR[9:0]
When the address match logic detects a match, INTFLAG.AMATCH is set and STATUS.DIR is updated to
indicate whether it is a read or a write transaction.
Bit 0 – GENCEN: General Call Address Enable
A general call address is an address consisting of all-zeroes, including the direction bit (master write).
Value Description
0 General call address recognition disabled.
1 General call address recognition enabled.
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27.8.8. Data
Name: DATA
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Synchronized, Read-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – DATA[7:0]: Data
The slave data register I/O location (DATA.DATA) provides access to the master transmit and receive
data buffers. Reading valid data or writing data to be transmitted can be successfully done only when
SCL is held low by the slave (STATUS.CLKHOLD is set). An exception occurs when reading the last data
byte after the stop condition has been received.
Accessing DATA.DATA auto-triggers I2C bus operations. The operation performed depends on the state
of CTRLB.ACKACT, CTRLB.SMEN and the type of access (read/write).
Writing or reading DATA.DATA when not in smart mode does not require synchronization.
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27.9. Register Summary - I2C Master
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
CTRLA
7:0 RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8
0x02 23:16 SDAHOLD[1:0] PINOUT
0x03 31:24 LOWTOUT INACTOUT[1:0]
0x04
CTRLB
7:0
0x05 15:8 QCEN SMEN
0x06 23:16 ACKACT CMD[1:0]
0x07 31:24
0x08 DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGSTOP
0x09 Reserved
0x0A
BAUD
7:0 BAUD[7:0]
0x0B 15:8 BAUDLOW[7:0]
0x0C INTENCLR 7:0 SB MB
0x0D INTENSET 7:0 SB MB
0x0E INTFLAG 7:0 SB MB
0x0F Reserved
0x10
STATUS
7:0 CLKHOLD LOWTOUT BUSSTATE[1:0] RXNACK ARBLOST BUSERR
0x11 15:8 SYNCBUSY
0x12
...
0x13
Reserved
0x14
ADDR
7:0 ADDR[6:0]
0x15 15:8
0x16
...
0x17
Reserved
0x18
DATA
7:0 DATA[7:0]
0x19 15:8
27.10. Register Description - I2C Master
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the
8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC
write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.
For details, refer to Register Access Protection.
Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-
Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details,
refer to Synchronization.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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27.10.1. Control A
Name: CTRLA
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
LOWTOUT INACTOUT[1:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SDAHOLD[1:0] PINOUT
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 30 – LOWTOUT: SCL Low Time-Out
This bit enables the SCL low time-out. If SCL is held low for 25ms-35ms, the master will release its clock
hold, if enabled, and complete the current transaction. A stop condition will automatically be transmitted.
INTFLAG.SB or INTFLAG.MB will be set as normal, but the clock hold will be released. The
STATUS.LOWTOUT and STATUS.BUSERR status bits will be set.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 Time-out disabled.
1 Time-out enabled.
Bits 29:28 – INACTOUT[1:0]: Inactive Time-Out
If the inactive bus time-out is enabled and the bus is inactive for longer than the time-out setting, the bus
state logic will be set to idle. An inactive bus arise when either an I2C master or slave is holding the SCL
low.
Enabling this option is necessary for SMBus compatibility, but can also be used in a non-SMBus set-up.
Calculated time-out periods are based on a 100kHz baud rate.
These bits are not synchronized.
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Value Name Description
0x0 DIS Disabled
0x1 55US 5-6 SCL cycle time-out (50-60µs)
0x2 105US 10-11 SCL cycle time-out (100-110µs)
0x3 205US 20-21 SCL cycle time-out (200-210µs)
Bits 21:20 – SDAHOLD[1:0]: SDA Hold Time
These bits define the SDA hold time with respect to the negative edge of SCL.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 DIS Disabled
0x1 75NS 50-100ns hold time
0x2 450NS 300-600ns hold time
0x3 600NS 400-800ns hold time
Bit 16 – PINOUT: Pin Usage
This bit set the pin usage to either two- or four-wire operation:
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 4-wire operation disabled.
1 4-wire operation enabled.
Bit 7 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit defines the functionality in standby sleep mode.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE is disabled and the I2C master will not operate in standby sleep
mode.
1 GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE is enabled in all sleep modes.
Bits 4:2 – MODE[2:0]: Operating Mode
These bits must be written to 0x5 to select the I2C master serial communication interface of the
SERCOM.
These bits are not synchronized.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately and the Synchronization Enable
Busy bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY.ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY.ENABLE
will be cleared when the operation is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
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Value Description
0 The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1 The peripheral is enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the SERCOM, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the
SERCOM will be disabled.
Writing '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-
operation will be discarded. Any register write access during the ongoing reset will result in an APB error.
Reading any register will return the reset value of the register.
Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
This bit is not enable-protected.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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27.10.2. Control B
Name: CTRLB
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access
Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ACKACT CMD[1:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
QCEN SMEN
Access R R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Access
Reset
Bit 18 – ACKACT: Acknowledge Action
This bit defines the I2C master's acknowledge behavior after a data byte is received from the I2C slave.
The acknowledge action is executed when a command is written to CTRLB.CMD, or if smart mode is
enabled (CTRLB.SMEN is written to one), when DATA.DATA is read.
This bit is not enable-protected.
This bit is not write-synchronized.
Value Description
0 Send ACK.
1 Send NACK.
Bits 17:16 – CMD[1:0]: Command
Writing these bits triggers a master operation as described below. The CMD bits are strobe bits, and
always read as zero. The acknowledge action is only valid in master read mode. In master write mode, a
command will only result in a repeated start or stop condition. The CTRLB.ACKACT bit and the CMD bits
can be written at the same time, and then the acknowledge action will be updated before the command is
triggered.
Commands can only be issued when either the Slave on Bus interrupt flag (INTFLAG.SB) or Master on
Bus interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MB) is '1'.
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If CMD 0x1 is issued, a repeated start will be issued followed by the transmission of the current address
in ADDR.ADDR. If another address is desired, ADDR.ADDR must be written instead of the CMD bits.
This will trigger a repeated start followed by transmission of the new address.
Issuing a command will set the System Operation bit in the Synchronization Busy register
(SYNCBUSY.SYSOP).
Table 27-2. Command Description
CMD[1:0] Direction Action
0x0 X (No action)
0x1 X Execute acknowledge action succeeded by repeated Start
0x2 0 (Write) No operation
1 (Read) Execute acknowledge action succeeded by a byte read operation
0x3 X Execute acknowledge action succeeded by issuing a stop condition
These bits are not enable-protected.
Bit 9 – QCEN: Quick Command Enable
This bit is not write-synchronized.
Value Description
0 Quick Command is disabled.
1 Quick Command is enabled.
Bit 8 – SMEN: Smart Mode Enable
When smart mode is enabled, acknowledge action is sent when DATA.DATA is read.
This bit is not write-synchronized.
Value Description
0 Smart mode is disabled.
1 Smart mode is enabled.
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27.10.3. Debug Control
Name: DBGCTRL
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DBGSTOP
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – DBGSTOP: Debug Stop Mode
This bit controls functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
Value Description
0 The baud-rate generator continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external
debugger.
1 The baud-rate generator is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
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27.10.4. Baud Rate
Name: BAUD
Offset: 0x0A
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
BAUDLOW[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BAUD[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:8 – BAUDLOW[7:0]: Master Baud Rate Low
If this bit field is non-zero, the SCL low time will be described by the value written.
For more information on how to calculate the frequency, see SERCOM Clock Generation – Baud-Rate
Generator.
Bits 7:0 – BAUD[7:0]: Master Baud Rate
This bit field is used to derive the SCL high time if BAUD.BAUDLOW is non-zero. If BAUD.BAUDLOW is
zero, BAUD will be used to generate both high and low periods of the SCL.
For more information on how to calculate the frequency, see SERCOM Clock Generation – Baud-Rate
Generator.
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27.10.5. Interrupt Enable Clear
This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SB MB
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – SB: Slave on Bus Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Slave on Bus Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Slave on Bus
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Slave on Bus interrupt is disabled.
1 The Slave on Bus interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – MB: Master on Bus Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Master on Bus Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Master on Bus
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Master on Bus interrupt is disabled.
1 The Master on Bus interrupt is enabled.
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27.10.6. Interrupt Enable Clear
This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x0D
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SB MB
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – SB: Slave on Bus Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Slave on Bus Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Slave on Bus
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Slave on Bus interrupt is disabled.
1 The Slave on Bus interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – MB: Master on Bus Interrupt Enable
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will set the Master on Bus Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Master on Bus
interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Master on Bus interrupt is disabled.
1 The Master on Bus interrupt is enabled.
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27.10.7. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x0E
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SB MB
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – SB: Slave on Bus
The Slave on Bus flag (SB) is set when a byte is successfully received in master read mode, i.e., no
arbitration lost or bus error occurred during the operation. When this flag is set, the master forces the SCL
line low, stretching the I2C clock period. The SCL line will be released and SB will be cleared on one of
the following actions:
•Writing to ADDR.ADDR
•Writing to DATA.DATA
•Reading DATA.DATA when smart mode is enabled (CTRLB.SMEN)
•Writing a valid command to CTRLB.CMD
Writing '1' to this bit location will clear the SB flag. The transaction will not continue or be terminated until
one of the above actions is performed.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Bit 0 – MB: Master on Bus
This flag is set when a byte is transmitted in master write mode. The flag is set regardless of the
occurrence of a bus error or an arbitration lost condition. MB is also set when arbitration is lost during
sending of NACK in master read mode, or when issuing a start condition if the bus state is unknown.
When this flag is set and arbitration is not lost, the master forces the SCL line low, stretching the I2C clock
period. The SCL line will be released and MB will be cleared on one of the following actions:
•Writing to ADDR.ADDR
•Writing to DATA.DATA
•Reading DATA.DATA when smart mode is enabled (CTRLB.SMEN)
•Writing a valid command to CTRLB.CMD
Writing '1' to this bit location will clear the MB flag. The transaction will not continue or be terminated until
one of the above actions is performed.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
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27.10.8. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SYNCBUSY
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CLKHOLD LOWTOUT BUSSTATE[1:0] RXNACK ARBLOST BUSERR
Access R R/W R R R R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 10 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
Bit 7 – CLKHOLD: Clock Hold
This bit is set when the master is holding the SCL line low, stretching the I2C clock. Software should
consider this bit when INTFLAG.SB or INTFLAG.MB is set.
This bit is cleared when the corresponding interrupt flag is cleared and the next operation is given.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.
This bit is not write-synchronized.
Bit 6 – LOWTOUT: SCL Low Time-Out
This bit is set if an SCL low time-out occurs.
Writing '1' to this bit location will clear this bit. This flag is automatically cleared when writing to the ADDR
register.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
This bit is not write-synchronized.
Bits 5:4 – BUSSTATE[1:0]: Bus State
These bits indicate the current I2C bus state.
When in UNKNOWN state, writing 0x1 to BUSSTATE forces the bus state into the IDLE state. The bus
state cannot be forced into any other state.
Writing BUSSTATE to idle will set SYNCBUSY.SYSOP.
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Value Name Description
0x0 UNKNOWN The bus state is unknown to the I2C master and will wait for a stop condition to
be detected or wait to be forced into an idle state by software
0x1 IDLE The bus state is waiting for a transaction to be initialized
0x2 OWNER The I2C master is the current owner of the bus
0x3 BUSY Some other I2C master owns the bus
Bit 2 – RXNACK: Received Not Acknowledge
This bit indicates whether the last address or data packet sent was acknowledged or not.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.
This bit is not write-synchronized.
Value Description
0 Slave responded with ACK.
1 Slave responded with NACK.
Bit 1 – ARBLOST: Arbitration Lost
This bit is set if arbitration is lost while transmitting a high data bit or a NACK bit, or while issuing a start or
repeated start condition on the bus. The Master on Bus interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MB) will be set when
STATUS.ARBLOST is set.
Writing the ADDR.ADDR register will automatically clear STATUS.ARBLOST.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.
This bit is not write-synchronized.
Bit 0 – BUSERR: Bus Error
This bit indicates that an illegal bus condition has occurred on the bus, regardless of bus ownership. An
illegal bus condition is detected if a protocol violating start, repeated start or stop is detected on the I2C
bus lines. A start condition directly followed by a stop condition is one example of a protocol violation. If a
time-out occurs during a frame, this is also considered a protocol violation, and will set BUSERR.
If the I2C master is the bus owner at the time a bus error occurs, STATUS.ARBLOST and INTFLAG.MB
will be set in addition to BUSERR.
Writing the ADDR.ADDR register will automatically clear the BUSERR flag.
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.
This bit is not write-synchronized.
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27.10.9. Address
Name: ADDR
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ADDR[6:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 6:0 – ADDR[6:0]: Address
When ADDR is written, the consecutive operation will depend on the bus state:
UNKNOWN: INTFLAG.MB and STATUS.BUSERR are set, and the operation is terminated.
BUSY: The I2C master will await further operation until the bus becomes IDLE.
IDLE: The I2C master will issue a start condition followed by the address written in ADDR. If the address
is acknowledged, SCL is forced and held low, and STATUS.CLKHOLD and INTFLAG.MB are set.
OWNER: A repeated start sequence will be performed. If the previous transaction was a read, the
acknowledge action is sent before the repeated start bus condition is issued on the bus. Writing ADDR to
issue a repeated start is performed while INTFLAG.MB or INTFLAG.SB is set.
STATUS.BUSERR, STATUS.ARBLOST, INTFLAG.MB and INTFLAG.SB will be cleared when ADDR is
written.
The ADDR register can be read at any time without interfering with ongoing bus activity, as a read access
does not trigger the master logic to perform any bus protocol related operations.
The I2C master control logic uses bit 0 of ADDR as the bus protocol’s read/write flag (R/W); 0 for write
and 1 for read.
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27.10.10. Data
Name: DATA
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Synchronized, Read-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – DATA[7:0]: Data
The master data register I/O location (DATA) provides access to the master transmit and receive data
buffers. Reading valid data or writing data to be transmitted can be successfully done only when SCL is
held low by the master (STATUS.CLKHOLD is set). An exception is reading the last data byte after the
stop condition has been sent.
Accessing DATA.DATA auto-triggers I2C bus operations. The operation performed depends on the state
of CTRLB.ACKACT, CTRLB.SMEN and the type of access (read/write).
Writing or reading DATA.DATA when not in smart mode does not require synchronization.
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28. TC – Timer/Counter
28.1. Overview
The TC consists of a counter, a prescaler, compare/capture channels and control logic. The counter can
be set to count events, or it can be configured to count clock pulses. The counter, together with the
compare/capture channels, can be configured to timestamp input events, allowing capture of frequency
and pulse width. It can also perform waveform generation, such as frequency generation and pulse-width
modulation (PWM).
28.2. Features
•Selectable configuration
–Up to five 16-bit Timer/Counters (TC) including one low-power TC, each configurable as:
• 8-bit TC with two compare/capture channels
• 16-bit TC with two compare/capture channels
• 32-bit TC with two compare/capture channels, by using two TCs
•Waveform generation
–Frequency generation
–Single-slope pulse-width modulation
•Input capture
–Event capture
–Frequency capture
–Pulse-width capture
•One input event
•Interrupts/output events on:
–Counter overflow/underflow
–Compare match or capture
•Internal prescaler
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28.3. Block Diagram
Figure 28-1. Timer/Counter Block Diagram
PER
PRESCALER
CONTROL
LOGIC
WAVEFORM
GENERATION
COUNT
CC0
BASE COUNTER
COUNTER
Compare / Capture
Top
Zero
= 0
=
match
Update
event
=
OVF/UNF
(INT Req.)
ERR
(INT Req.)
WOx Out
MCx
(INT Req.)
count
clear
load
direction
CONTROL
LOGIC
28.4. Signal Description
Signal Name Type Description
WO[1:0] Digital output Waveform output
Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One signal
can be mapped on several pins.
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I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
28.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
28.5.1. I/O Lines
In order to use the I/O lines of this peripheral, the I/O pins must be configured using the I/O Pin Controller
(PORT).
Related Links
PORT - I/O Pin Controller on page 320
28.5.2. Power Management
This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The
interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event system can trigger
other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
28.5.3. Clocks
The TC bus clock (CLK_TCx_APB, where x represents the specific TC instance number) can be enabled
and disabled in the Power Manager, and the default state of CLK_TCx_APB can be found in the
Peripheral Clock Masking section in “PM – Power Manager”.
The different TC instances are paired, even and odd, starting from TC0, and use the same generic clock,
GCLK_TCx. This means that the TC instances in a TC pair cannot be set up to use different GCLK_TCx
clocks.
This generic clock is asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_TCx_APB). Due to this
asynchronicity, accessing certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer
to Synchronization for further details.
28.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this
peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt
Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
28.5.5. Events
The events of this peripheral are connected to the Event System.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
28.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will halt normal operation. This peripheral can be
forced to continue operation during debugging - refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for
details.
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28.5.7. Register Access Protection
Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC),
except the following:
•Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG)
•Status register (STATUS)
•Read Request register (READREQ)
•Count register (COUNT)
•Period register (PER)
•Compare/Capture Value registers (CCx)
Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register
description.
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection
does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.
28.5.8. Analog Connections
Not applicable.
28.6. Functional Description
28.6.1. Principle of Operation
The following definitions are used throughout the documentation:
Table 28-1. Timer/Counter Definitions
Name Description
TOP The counter reaches TOP when it becomes equal to the highest value in
the count sequence. The TOP value can be the same as Period (PER)
or the Compare Channel 0 (CC0) register value depending on the
waveform generator mode in Waveform Output Operations.
ZERO The counter is ZERO when it contains all zeroes
MAX The counter reaches MAX when it contains all ones
UPDATE The timer/counter signals an update when it reaches ZERO or TOP,
depending on the direction settings.
Timer The timer/counter clock control is handled by an internal source
Counter The clock control is handled externally (e.g. counting external events)
CC For compare operations, the CC are referred to as “compare channels”
For capture operations, the CC are referred to as “capture channels.”
The counter in the TC can either count events from the Event System, or clock ticks of the GCLK_TCx
clock, which may be divided by the prescaler.
The counter value is passed to the CCx where it can be either compared to user-defined values or
captured.
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The compare and capture registers (CCx) and counter register (COUNT) can be configured as 8-, 16- or
32-bit registers, with according MAX values. Mode settings determine the maximum range of the counter.
In 8-bit mode, Period Value (PER) is also available. The counter range and the operating frequency
determine the maximum time resolution achievable with the TC peripheral.
The TC can be set to count up or down. Under normal operation, the counter value is continuously
compared to the TOP or ZERO value to determine whether the counter has reached that value.
In compare operation, the counter value is continuously compared to the values in the CCx registers. In
waveform generator mode, these comparisons are used to set the waveform period or pulse width.
Capture operation can be enabled to perform input signal period and pulse width measurements, or to
capture selectable edges from an IO pin or internal event from Event System.
28.6.2. Basic Operation
28.6.2.1. Initialization
The following registers are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the TC is
disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE =0):
•Control A register (CTRLA), except the Run Standby (RUNSTDBY), Enable (ENABLE) and
Software Reset (SWRST) bits
Enable-protected bits in the CTRLA register can be written at the same time as CTRLA.ENABLE is
written to '1', but not at the same time as CTRLA.ENABLE is written to '0'. Enable-protection is denoted
by the "Enable-Protected" property in the register description. The following bits are enable-protected:
•Event Action bits in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT)
Before enabling the TC, the peripheral must be configured by the following steps:
1. Enable the TC bus clock (CLK_TCx_APB).
2. Select 8-, 16- or 32-bit counter mode via the TC Mode bit group in the Control A register
(CTRLA.MODE). The default mode is 16-bit.
3. Select one wave generation operation in the Waveform Generation Operation bit group in the
Control A register (CTRLA.WAVEGEN).
4. If desired, the GCLK_TCx clock can be prescaled via the Prescaler bit group in the Control A
register (CTRLA.PRESCALER).
–If the prescaler is used, select a prescaler synchronization operation via the Prescaler and
Counter Synchronization bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.PRESYNC).
5. Select one-shot operation by writing a '1' to the One-Shot bit in the Control B Set register
(CTRLBSET.ONESHOT).
6. If desired, configure the counting direction 'down' (starting from the TOP value) by writing a '1' to
the Counter Direction bit in the Control B register (CTRLBSET.DIR).
7. For capture operation, enable the individual channels to capture in the Capture Channel x Enable
bit group in the Control C register (CTRLC.CAPTEN).
8. If desired, enable inversion of the waveform output or IO pin input signal for individual channels via
the Waveform Output Invert Enable bit group in the Control C register (CTRLC.INVEN).
28.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling and Resetting
The TC is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The TC is
disbled by writing a zero to CTRLA.ENABLE.
The TC is reset by writing a one to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST). All
registers in the TC, except DBGCTRL, will be reset to their initial state, and the TC will be disabled. Refer
to the CTRLA register for details.
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The TC should be disabled before the TC is reset in order to avoid undefined behavior.
28.6.2.3. Prescaler Selection
The GCLK_TCx is fed into the internal prescaler.
The prescaler consists of a counter that counts up to the selected prescaler value, whereupon the output
of the prescaler toggles.
If the prescaler value is higher than one, the counter update condition can be optionally executed on the
next GCLK_TCx clock pulse or the next prescaled clock pulse. For further details, refer to Prescaler
(CTRLA.PRESCALER) and Counter Synchronization (CTRLA.PRESYNC) description.
Prescaler outputs from 1 to 1/1024 are available. For a complete list of available prescaler outputs, see
the register description for the Prescaler bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.PRESCALER).
Note: When counting events, the prescaler is bypassed.
The joint stream of prescaler ticks and event action ticks is called CLK_TC_CNT.
Figure 28-2. Prescaler
PRESCALER
GCLK_TC /
{1,2,4,8,64,256,1024}
GCLK_TC Prescaler
COUNT
CLK_TC_CNT
EVACT
EVENT
28.6.2.4. Counter Mode
The counter mode is selected by the Mode bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE). By default,
the counter is enabled in the 16-bit counter resolution. Three counter resolutions are available:
•COUNT8: The 8-bit TC has its own Period register (PER). This register is used to store the period
value that can be used as the top value for waveform generation.
•COUNT16: 16-bit is the default counter mode. There is no dedicated period register in this mode.
•COUNT32: This mode is achieved by pairing two 16-bit TC peripherals. TC0 is paired with TC1,
and TC2 is paired with TC3. TC4 does not support 32-bit resolution.
When paired, the TC peripherals are configured using the registers of the even-numbered TC (TC0 or
TC2 respectively). The odd-numbered partner (TC1 or TC3 respectively) will act as slave, and the Slave
bit in the Status register (STATUS.SLAVE) will be set. The register values of a slave will not reflect the
registers of the 32-bit counter. Writing to any of the slave registers will not affect the 32-bit counter.
Normal access to the slave COUNT and CCx registers is not allowed.
28.6.2.5. Counter Operations
The counter can be set to count up or down. When the counter is counting up and the top value is
reached, the counter will wrap around to zero on the next clock cycle. When counting down, the counter
will wrap around to the top value when zero is reached. In one-shot mode, the counter will stop counting
after a wraparound occurs.
The counting direction is set by the Direction bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.DIR). If this bit is zero
the counter is counting up, and counting down if CTRLB.DIR=1. The counter will count up or down for
each tick (clock or event) until it reaches TOP or ZERO. When it is counting up and TOP is reached, the
counter will be set to zero at the next tick (overflow) and the Overflow Interrupt Flag in the Interrupt Flag
Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVF) will be set. It is also possible to generate an event on overflow
or underflow when the Overflow/Underflow Event Output Enable bit in the Event Control register
(EVCTRL.OVFEO) is one.
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It is possible to change the counter value (by writing directly in the COUNT register) even when the
counter is running. When starting the TC, the COUNT value will be either ZERO or TOP (depending on
the counting direction set by CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR), unless a different value has been
written to it, or the TC has been stopped at a value other than ZERO. The write access has higher priority
than count, clear, or reload. The direction of the counter can also be changed during normal operation.
See also the figure below.
Figure 28-3. Counter Operation
DIR
COUNT
MAX
"reload" update
TOP
COUNT writtenDirection Change
Period (T)
ZERO
"clear" update
Stop Command and Event Action
A Stop command can be issued from software by using Command bits in the Control B Set register
(CTRLBSET.CMD = 0x2, STOP). When a Stop is detected while the counter is running, the counter will
be loaded with the starting value (ZERO or TOP, depending on direction set by CTRLBSET.DIR or
CTRLBCLR.DIR). All waveforms are cleared and the Stop bit in the Status register is set
(STATUS.STOP).
Re-Trigger Command and Event Action
A re-trigger command can be issued from software by writing the Command bits in the Control B Set
register (CTRLBSET.CMD = 0x1, RETRIGGER), or from event when a re-trigger event action is
configured in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT = 0x1, RETRIGGER).
When the command is detected during counting operation, the counter will be reloaded or cleared,
depending on the counting direction (CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR). When the re-trigger command
is detected while the counter is stopped, the counter will resume counting from the current value in the
COUNT register.
Note: When a re-trigger event action is configured in the Event Action bits in the Event Control register
(EVCTRL.EVACT=0x1, RETRIGGER), enabling the counter will not start the counter. The counter will
start on the next incoming event and restart on corresponding following event.
Count Event Action
The TC can count events. When an event is received, the counter increases or decreases the value,
depending on direction settings (CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR). The count event action can be
selected by the Event Action bit group in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT=0x2, COUNT).
Start Event Action
The TC can start counting operation on an event when previously stopped. In this configuration, the event
has no effect if the counter is already counting. When the peripheral is enabled, the counter operation
starts when the event is received or when a re-trigger software command is applied.
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The Start TC on Event action can be selected by the Event Action bit group in the Event Control register
(EVCTRL.EVACT=0x3, START).
28.6.2.6. Compare Operations
By default, the Compare/Capture channel is configured for compare operations.
When using the TC and the Compare/Capture Value registers (CCx) for compare operations, the counter
value is continuously compared to the values in the CCx registers. This can be used for timer or for
waveform operation.
Waveform Output Operations
The compare channels can be used for waveform generation on output port pins. To make the waveform
available on the connected pin, the following requirements must be fulfilled:
1. Choose a waveform generation mode in the Waveform Generation Operation bit in Waveform
register (CTRLA.WAVEGEN).
2. Optionally invert the waveform output by writing the corresponding Waveform Output Invert Enable
bit in the Control C register (CTRLC.INVx).
3. Configure the pins with the I/O Pin Controller. Refer to PORT - I/O Pin Controller for details.
The counter value is continuously compared with each CCx value. On a comparison match, the Match or
Capture Channel x bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.MCx) will be set on the
next zero-to-one transition of CLK_TC_CNT (see the next figure). An interrupt/and or event can be
generated on comparison match when INTENSET.MCx=1 and/or EVCTRL.MCEOx=1.
There are four waveform configurations for the Waveform Generation Operation bit group in the Control A
register (CTRLA.WAVEGEN) . This will influence how the waveform is generated and impose restrictions
on the top value. The configurations are:
•Normal frequency (NFRQ)
•Match frequency (MFRQ)
•Normal pulse-width modulation (NPWM)
•Match pulse-width modulation (MPWM)
When using NPWM or NFRQ configuration, the TOP will be determined by the counter resolution. In 8-bit
counter mode, the Period register (PER) is used as TOP, and the TOP can be changed by writing to the
PER register. In 16- and 32-bit counter mode, TOP is fixed to the maximum (MAX) value of the counter.
Related Links
PORT - I/O Pin Controller on page 320
Frequency Operation
Normal Frequency Generation (NFRQ)
For Normal Frequency Generation, the period time (T) is controlled by the period register (PER) for 8-bit
counter mode and MAX for 16- and 32-bit mode. The waveform generation output (WO[x]) is toggled on
each compare match between COUNT and CCx, and the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x
Interrupt Flag (INTFLAG.MCx) will be set.
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Figure 28-4. Normal Frequency Operation
COUNT
MAX
TOP
ZERO
CCx
WO[x]
Direction ChangePeriod (T) COUNT Written
"reload" update
"clear" update
"match"
Match Frequency Generation (MFRQ)
For Match Frequency Generation, the period time (T) is controlled by the CC0 register instead of PER or
MAX. WO[0] toggles on each update condition.
Figure 28-5. Match Frequency Operation
COUNT
MAX
CC0
COUNT WrittenDirection Change
Period (T)
ZERO
WO[0]
"reload" update
"clear" update
PWM Operation
Normal Pulse-Width Modulation Operation (NPWM)
NPWM uses single-slope PWM generation.
For single-slope PWM generation, the period time (T) is controlled by the TOP value, and CCx controls
the duty cycle of the generated waveform output. When up-counting, the WO[x] is set at start or compare
match between the COUNT and TOP values, and cleared on compare match between COUNT and CCx
register values. When down-counting, the WO[x] is cleared at start or compare match between the
COUNT and ZERO values, and set on compare match between COUNT and CCx register values.
The following equation calculates the exact resolution for a single-slope PWM (RPWM_SS) waveform:
PWM_SS =log(TOP+1)
log(2)
The PWM frequency (fPWM_SS) depends on TOP value and the peripheral clock frequency (fGCLK_TCC),
and can be calculated by the following equation:
PWM_SS =GCLK_TC
N(TOP+1)
Where N represents the prescaler divider used (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 64, 256, 1024).
Match Pulse-Width Modulation Operation (MPWM)
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In MPWM, the output of WO[1] is depending on CC1 as shown in the figure below. On on every overflow/
underflow, a one-TC-clock-cycle negative pulse is put out on WO[0] (not shown in the figure).
Figure 28-6. Match PWM Operation
COUNT
MAX
CC0
Period (T)
" match"
ZERO
CCx=Zero
CC1
CCx=TOP
" clear" update
WO[1]
The table below shows the update counter and overflow event/interrupt generation conditions in different
operation modes.
Table 28-2. Counter Update and Overflow Event/interrupt Conditions in TC
Name Operation TOP Update Output Waveform OVFIF/Event
On Match On Update Up Down
NFRQ Normal Frequency PER TOP/ ZERO Toggle Stable TOP ZERO
MFRQ Match Frequency CC0 TOP/ ZERO Toggle Stable TOP ZERO
NPWM Single-slope PWM PER TOP/ ZERO See description above. TOP ZERO
MPWM Single-slope PWM CC0 TOP/ ZERO Toggle Toggle TOP ZERO
Changing the Top Value
The counter period is changed by writing a new TOP value to the Period register (PER or CC0,
depending on the waveform generation mode). If a new TOP value is written when the counter value is
close to zero and counting down, the counter can be reloaded with the previous TOP value, due to
synchronization delays. Then, the counter will count one extra cycle before the new TOP value is used.
COUNT and TOP are continuously compared, so when a new TOP value that is lower than current
COUNT is written to TOP, COUNT will wrap before a compare match.
A counter wraparound can occur in any operation mode when up-counting without buffering, see the
figure below.
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Figure 28-7. Changing the Top value with Up-Counting Operation
COUNT
MAX
New TOP written to
PER that is higher
than current COUNT
Counter Wraparound
New TOP written to
PER that is lower
than current COUNT
"clear" update
"write"
ZERO
Figure 28-8. Changing the Top Value with Down-Counting Operation
COUNT
MAX
New TOP written to
PER that is higher
than current COUNT
New TOP written to
PER that is lower
than current COUNT
"reload" update
"write"
ZERO
28.6.2.7. Capture Operations
To enable and use capture operations, the event line into the TC must be enabled using the TC Event
Input bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.TCEI). The capture channels to be used must also be
enabled in the Capture Channel x Enable bit group in the Control C register (CTRLC.CPTENx) before
capture can be performed.
To enable and use capture operations, the corresponding Capture Channel x Enable bit in the Control C
register (CTRLC.CAPTENx) must be written to '1'.
A capture trigger can be provided by asynchronous IO pin WO[x] for each capture channel or by a TC
event. To enable the capture from the IO pin, the Capture On Pin x Enable bit in CTRLC register
(CTRLC.COPENx) must be written to '1'.
Note: The RETRIGGER, COUNT and START event actions are available only on an event from the
Event System.
Event Capture Action
The compare/capture channels can be used as input capture channels to capture events from the Event
System or from the corresponding IO pin, and give them a timestamp. The following figure shows four
capture events for one capture channel.
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Figure 28-9. Input Capture Timing
events
COUNT
TOP
ZERO
Capture 0 Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 3
The TC can detect capture overflow of the input capture channels: When a new capture event is detected
while the Capture Interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MCx) is still set, the new timestamp will not be stored and
INTFLAG.ERR will be set.
Period and Pulse-Width (PPW) Capture Action
The TC can perform two input captures and restart the counter on one of the edges. This enables the TC
to measure the pulse width and period and to characterize the frequency f and duty cycle of an input
signal:
=1
dutyCycle =
Selecting PWP (pulse-width, period) in the Event Action bit group in the Event Control register
(EVCTRL.EVACT) enables the TC to perform one capture action on the rising edge and the other one on
the falling edge. The period T will be captured into CC1 and the pulse width tp in CC0.
EVCTRL.EVACT=PPW (period and pulse-width)offers identical functionality, but will capture T into CC0
and tp into CC1.
The TC Event Input Invert Enable bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.TCINV) is used to select
whether the wraparound should occur on the rising edge or the falling edge. If EVCTRL.TCINV=1, the
wraparound will happen on the falling edge.
To fully characterize the frequency and duty cycle of the input signal, activate capture on CC0 and CC1
by writing 0x3 to the Capture Channel x Enable bit group in the Control C register (CTRLC.CPTEN).
When only one of these measurements is required, the second channel can be used for other purposes.
The TC can detect capture overflow of the input capture channels: When a new capture event is detected
while the Capture Interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MCx) is still set, the new timestamp will not be stored and
INTFLAG.ERR will be set.
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Figure 28-10. PWP Capture
Period (T)
external signal
events
COUNT
MAX
ZERO
"capture"
Pulsewitdh (tp)
CC0 CC0 CC1CC1
28.6.3. Additional Features
28.6.3.1. One-Shot Operation
When one-shot is enabled, the counter automatically stops on the next counter overflow or underflow
condition. When the counter is stopped, the Stop bit in the Status register (STATUS.STOP) is
automatically set and the waveform outputs are set to zero.
One-shot operation is enabled by writing a '1' to the One-Shot bit in the Control B Set register
(CTRLBSET.ONESHOT), and disabled by writing a '1' to CTRLBCLR.ONESHOT. When enabled, the TC
will count until an overflow or underflow occurs and stops counting operation. The one-shot operation can
be restarted by a re-trigger software command, a re-trigger event, or a start event. When the counter
restarts its operation, STATUS.STOP is automatically cleared.
28.6.4. Sleep Mode Operation
The TC can be configured to operate in any sleep mode. To be able to run in standby, the RUNSTDBY bit
in the Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) must be written to one. The TC can wake up the device
using interrupts from any sleep mode or perform actions through the Event System.
28.6.5. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
The following bits are synchronized when written:
•Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST)
•Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
The following registers are synchronized when written:
•Control B Clear register (CTRLBCLR)
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•Control B Set register (CTRLBSET)
•Control C register (CTRLC)
•Count Value register (COUNT)
•Period Value register (PERIOD)
•Compare/Capture Value registers (CCx)
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
The following registers are synchronized when read:
•Control B Clear register (CTRLBCLR)
•Control B Set register (CTRLBSET)
•Control C register (CTRLC)
•Count Value register (COUNT)
•Period Value register (PERIOD)
•Compare/Capture Value registers (CCx)
Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
28.7. Register Summary
Table 28-3. Register Summary – 8-bit Mode
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
CTRLA
7:0 WAVEGEN[1:0] MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8 PRESCSYNC[1:0] RUNSTDBY PRESCALER[2:0]
0x02
READREQ
7:0 ADDR[4:0]
0x03 15:8 RREQ RCONT
0x04 CTRLBCLR 7:0 CMD[1:0] ONESHOT DIR
0x05 CTRLBSET 7:0 CMD[1:0] ONESHOT DIR
0x06 CTRLC 7:0 CPTEN1 CPTEN0 INVEN1 INVEN0
0x07 Reserved
0x08 DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGRUN
0x09 Reserved
0x0A
EVCTRL
7:0 TCEI TCINV EVACT[2:0]
0x0B 15:8 MCEO1 MCEO0 OVFEO
0x0C INTENCLR 7:0 MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
0x0D INTENSET 7:0 MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
0x0E INTFLAG 7:0 MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
0x0F STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY SLAVE STOP
0x10 COUNT 7:0 COUNT[7:0]
0x11 Reserved
0x12 Reserved
0x13 Reserved
0x14 PER 7:0 PER[7:0]
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Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x15 Reserved
0x16 Reserved
0x17 Reserved
0x18 CC0 7:0 CC[7:0]
0x19 CC1 7:0 CC[7:0]
0x1A Reserved
0x1B Reserved
0x1C Reserved
0x1D Reserved
0x1E Reserved
0x1F Reserved
Table 28-4. Register Summary – 16-bit Mode
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
CTRLA
7:0 WAVEGEN[1:0] MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8 PRESCSYNC[1:0] RUNSTDBY PRESCALER[2:0]
0x02
READREQ
7:0 ADDR[4:0]
0x03 15:8 RREQ RCONT
0x04 CTRLBCLR 7:0 CMD[1:0] ONESHOT DIR
0x05 CTRLBSET 7:0 CMD[1:0] ONESHOT DIR
0x06 CTRLC 7:0 CPTEN1 CPTEN0 INVEN1 INVEN0
0x07 Reserved
0x08 DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGRUN
0x09 Reserved
0x0A
EVCTRL
7:0 TCEI TCINV EVACT[2:0]
0x0B 15:8 MCEO1 MCEO0 OVFEO
0x0C INTENCLR 7:0 MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
0x0D INTENSET 7:0 MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
0x0E INTFLAG 7:0 MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
0x0F STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY SLAVE STOP
0x10
COUNT
7:0 COUNT[7:0]
0x11 15:8 COUNT[15:8]
0x12 Reserved
0x13 Reserved
0x14 Reserved
0x15 Reserved
0x16 Reserved
0x17 Reserved
0x18
CC0
7:0 CC[7:0]
0x19 15:8 CC[15:8]
0x1A
CC1
7:0 CC[7:0]
0x1B 15:8 CC[15:8]
0x1C Reserved
0x1D Reserved
0x1E Reserved
0x1F Reserved
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Table 28-5. Register Summary – 32-bit Mode
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00
CTRLA
7:0 WAVEGEN[1:0] MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
0x01 15:8 PRESCSYNC[1:0] RUNSTDBY PRESCALER[2:0]
0x02
READREQ
7:0 ADDR[4:0]
0x03 15:8 RREQ RCONT
0x04 CTRLBCLR 7:0 CMD[1:0] ONESHOT DIR
0x05 CTRLBSET 7:0 CMD[1:0] ONESHOT DIR
0x06 CTRLC 7:0 CPTEN1 CPTEN0 INVEN1 INVEN0
0x07 Reserved
0x08 DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGRUN
0x09 Reserved
0x0A
EVCTRL
7:0 TCEI TCINV EVACT[2:0]
0x0B 15:8 MCEO1 MCEO0 OVFEO
0x0C INTENCLR 7:0 MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
0x0D INTENSET 7:0 MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
0x0E INTFLAG 7:0 MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
0x0F STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY SLAVE STOP
0x10
COUNT
7:0 COUNT[7:0]
0x11 15:8 COUNT[15:8]
0x12 23:16 COUNT[23:16]
0x13 31:24 COUNT[31:24]
0x14 Reserved
0x15 Reserved
0x16 Reserved
0x17 Reserved
0x18
CC0
7:0 CC[7:0]
0x19 15:8 CC[15:8]
0x1A 23:16 CC[23:16]
0x1B 31:24 CC[31:24]
0x1C
CC1
7:0 CC[7:0]
0x1D 15:8 CC[15:8]
0x1E 23:16 CC[23:16]
0x1F 31:24 CC[31:24]
28.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the
8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC
write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.
For details, refer to Register Access Protection
Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-
Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details,
refer to Synchronization.
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Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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28.8.1. Control A
Name: CTRLA
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized, Enable-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PRESCSYNC[1:0] RUNSTDBY PRESCALER[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WAVEGEN[1:0] MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 13:12 – PRESCSYNC[1:0]: Prescaler and Counter Synchronization
These bits select whether the counter should wrap around on the next GCLK_TCx clock or the next
prescaled GCLK_TCx clock. It also makes it possible to reset the prescaler.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 GCLK Reload or reset the counter on next generic clock
0x1 PRESC Reload or reset the counter on next prescaler clock
0x2 RESYNC Reload or reset the counter on next generic clock. Reset the prescaler counter
0x3 - Reserved
Bit 11 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit is used to keep the TC running in standby mode.
This bit is not synchronized.
Value Description
0 The TC is halted in standby.
1 The TC continues to run in standby.
Bits 10:8 – PRESCALER[2:0]: Prescaler
These bits select the counter prescaler factor.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 DIV1 Prescaler: GCLK_TC
0x1 DIV2 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/2
0x2 DIV4 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/4
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Value Name Description
0x3 DIV8 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/8
0x4 DIV16 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/16
0x5 DIV64 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/64
0x6 DIV256 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/256
0x7 DIV1024 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/1024
Bits 6:5 – WAVEGEN[1:0]: Waveform Generation Operation
These bits select the waveform generation operation. They affect the top value, as shown in “Waveform
Output Operations”. It also controls whether frequency or PWM waveform generation should be used.
How these modes differ can also be seen from “Waveform Output Operations”.
These bits are not synchronized.
Table 28-6. Waveform Generation Operation
Value Name Operation Top Value Waveform
Output on
Match
Waveform
Output on
Wraparound
0x0 NFRQ Normal
frequency
PER(1)/Max Toggle No action
0x1 MFRQ Match
frequency
CC0 Toggle No action
0x2 NPWM Normal PWM PER(1)/Max Clear when
counting up Set
when counting
down
Set when
counting up
Clear when
counting down
0x3 MPWM Match PWM CC0 Clear when
counting up Set
when counting
down
Set when
counting up
Clear when
counting down
Note:
1. This depends on the TC mode. In 8-bit mode, the top value is the Period Value register (PER). In
16- and 32-bit mode it is the maximum value.
Bits 3:2 – MODE[1:0]: Timer Counter Mode
These bits select the counter mode.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 COUNT16 Counter in 16-bit mode
0x1 COUNT8 Counter in 8-bit mode
0x2 COUNT32 Counter in 32-bit mode
0x3 - Reserved
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Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRLA.ENABLE will read back immediately, and the ENABLE
Synchronization Busy bit in the SYNCBUSY register (SYNCBUSY.ENABLE) will be set.
SYNCBUSY.ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.
This bit is not enable protected.
Value Description
0 The peripheral is disabled.
1 The peripheral is enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the TC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the TC will
be disabled.
Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence; all other writes in the same write-operation
will be discarded.
Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
This bit is not enable protected.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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28.8.2. Read Request
Name: READREQ
Offset: 0x02
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RREQ RCONT
Access W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ADDR[4:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 – RREQ: Read Request
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
This bit will always read as zero.
Writing a one to this bit requests synchronization of the register pointed to by the Address bit group
(READREQ. ADDR) and sets the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY).
Bit 14 – RCONT: Read Continuously
When continuous synchronization is enabled, the register pointed to by the Address bit group
(READREQ.ADDR) will be synchronized automatically every time the register is updated.
Value Description
0 Continuous synchronization is disabled.
1 Continuous synchronization is enabled.
Bits 4:0 – ADDR[4:0]: Address
These bits select the offset of the register that needs read synchronization. In the TC, only COUNT and
CCx are available for read synchronization.
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28.8.3. Control B Clear
This register allows the user to clear bits in the CTRLB register without doing a read-modify-write
operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET).
Name: CTRLBCLR
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Read-Synchronized, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CMD[1:0] ONESHOT DIR
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:6 – CMD[1:0]: Command
These bits are used for software control of the TC. The commands are executed on the next prescaled
GCLK_TC clock cycle. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit group will be read back as
zero.
Writing 0x0 to these bits has no effect.
Writing a '1' to any of these bits will clear the pending command.
Table 28-7. Command
Value Name Description
0x0 NONE No action
0x1 RETRIGGER Force a start, restart or retrigger
0x2 STOP Force a stop
0x3 - Reserved
Bit 2 – ONESHOT: One-Shot on Counter
This bit controls one-shot operation of the TC.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect
Writing a '1' to this bit will disable one-shot operation.
Value Description
0 The TC will wrap around and continue counting on an overflow/underflow condition.
1 The TC will wrap around and stop on the next underflow/overflow condition.
Bit 0 – DIR: Counter Direction
This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.
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Value Description
0 The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1 The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).
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28.8.4. Control B Set
This register allows the user to set bits in the CTRLB register without doing a read-modify-write operation.
Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Clear register (CTRLBCLR).
Name: CTRLBSET
Offset: 0x05
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Read-synchronized, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CMD[1:0] ONESHOT DIR
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:6 – CMD[1:0]: Command
These bits are used for software control of the TC. The commands are executed on the next prescaled
GCLK_TC clock cycle. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit group will be read back as
zero.
Writing 0x0 to these bits has no effect.
Writing a '1' to any of these bits will clear the pending command.
Table 28-8. Command
Value Name Description
0x0 NONE No action
0x1 RETRIGGER Force a start, restart or retrigger
0x2 STOP Force a stop
0x3 - Reserved
Bit 2 – ONESHOT: One-Shot on Counter
This bit controls one-shot operation of the TC.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect
Writing a '1' to this bit will disable one-shot operation.
Value Description
0 The TC will wrap around and continue counting on an overflow/underflow condition.
1 The TC will wrap around and stop on the next underflow/overflow condition.
Bit 0 – DIR: Counter Direction
This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.
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Value Description
0 The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1 The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).
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28.8.5. Control C
Name: CTRLC
Offset: 0x06
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Read-synchronized, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CPTEN1 CPTEN0 INVEN1 INVEN0
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bits 5,4 – CPTENx: Capture Channel x Enable
These bits are used to select the capture or compare operation on channel x.
Writing a '1' to CPTENx enables capture on channel x.
Writing a '0' to CPTENx disables capture on channel x.
Bits 1,0 – INVENx: Waveform Output x Inversion Enable
These bits are used to select inversion on the output of channel x.
Writing a '1' to INVENx inverts output from WO[x].
Writing a '0' to INVENx disables inversion of output from WO[x].
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28.8.6. Debug Control
Name: DBGCTRL
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DBGRUN
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – DBGRUN: Debug Run Mode
This bit is not affected by a software reset, and should not be changed by software while the TC is
enabled.
Value Description
0 The TC is halted when the device is halted in debug mode.
1 The TC continues normal operation when the device is halted in debug mode.
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28.8.7. Event Control
Name: EVCTRL
Offset: 0x0A
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
MCEO1 MCEO0 OVFEO
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TCEI TCINV EVACT[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 13,12 – MCEOx: Match or Capture Channel x Event Output Enable [x = 1..0]
These bits enable the generation of an event for every match or capture on channel x.
Value Description
0 Match/Capture event on channel x is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Match/Capture event on channel x is enabled and will be generated for every compare/
capture.
Bit 8 – OVFEO: Overflow/Underflow Event Output Enable
This bit enables the Overflow/Underflow event. When enabled, an event will be generated when the
counter overflows/underflows.
Value Description
0 Overflow/Underflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Overflow/Underflow event is enabled and will be generated for every counter overflow/
underflow.
Bit 5 – TCEI: TC Event Enable
This bit is used to enable asynchronous input events to the TC.
Value Description
0 Incoming events are disabled.
1 Incoming events are enabled.
Bit 4 – TCINV: TC Inverted Event Input Polarity
This bit inverts the asynchronous input event source.
Value Description
0 Input event source is not inverted.
1 Input event source is inverted.
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Bits 2:0 – EVACT[2:0]: Event Action
These bits define the event action the TC will perform on an event.
Value Name Description
0x0 OFF Event action disabled
0x1 RETRIGGER Start, restart or retrigger TC on event
0x2 COUNT Count on event
0x3 START Start TC on event
0x4 - Reserved
0x5 PPW Period captured in CC0, pulse width in CC1
0x6 PWP Period captured in CC1, pulse width in CC0
0x7 - Reserved
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28.8.8. Interrupt Enable Clear
This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 5,4 – MCx: Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable [x = 1..0]
Writing a '0' to these bits has no effect.
Writing a '1' to MCx will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit, which
disables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1 The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.
Bit 3 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables
the Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – ERR: Error Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Error interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Error interrupt is disabled.
1 The Error interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – OVF: Overflow Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overflow interrupt
request.
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Value Description
0 The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1 The Overflow interrupt is enabled.
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28.8.9. Interrupt Enable Set
This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x0D
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 5,4 – MCx: Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable [x = 1..0]
Writing a '0' to these bits has no effect.
Writing a '1' to MCx will set the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit, which
enables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1 The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.
Bit 3 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables
the Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – ERR: Error Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Error interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Error interrupt is disabled.
1 The Error interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – OVF: Overflow Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Overflow interrupt
request.
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Value Description
0 The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1 The Overflow interrupt is enabled.
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28.8.10. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x0E
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MC1 MC0 SYNCRDY ERR OVF
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 5,4 – MCx: Match or Capture Channel x [x = 1..0]
This flag is set on a comparison match, or when the corresponding CCx register contains a valid capture
value. This flag is set on the next CLK_TC_CNT cycle, and will generate an interrupt request if the
corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register
(INTENSET.MCx) is '1'.
Writing a '0' to one of these bits has no effect.
Writing a '1' to one of these bits will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x interrupt flag
In capture operation, this flag is automatically cleared when CCx register is read.
Bit 3 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables
the Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – ERR: Error Interrupt Flag
This flag is set when a new capture occurs on a channel while the corresponding Match or Capture
Channel x interrupt flag is set, in which case there is nowhere to store the new capture.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Error interrupt flag.
Bit 0 – OVF: Overflow Interrupt Flag
This flag is set on the next CLK_TC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and will generate an
interrupt request if INTENCLR.OVF or INTENSET.OVF is '1'.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.
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28.8.11. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x0F
Reset: 0x08
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCBUSY SLAVE STOP
Access R R R
Reset 0 0 1
Bit 7 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
Bit 4 – SLAVE: Slave Status Flag
This bit is only available in 32-bit mode on the slave TC (i.e., TC1 and/or TC3). The bit is set when the
associated master TC (TC0 and TC2, respectively) is set to run in 32-bit mode.
Bit 3 – STOP: Stop Status Flag
This bit is set when the TC is disabled, on a Stop command, or on an overflow/underflow condition when
the One-Shot bit in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT) is '1'.
Value Description
0 Counter is running.
1 Counter is stopped.
28.8.12. Counter Value
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28.8.12.1. Counter Value, 8-bit Mode
Name: COUNT
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized, Read-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
COUNT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – COUNT[7:0]: Counter Value
These bits contain the current counter value.
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28.8.12.2. Counter Value, 16-bit Mode
Name: COUNT
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized, Read-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
COUNT[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
COUNT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – COUNT[15:0]: Counter Value
These bits contain the current counter value.
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28.8.12.3. Counter Value, 32-bit Mode
Name: COUNT
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized, Read-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
COUNT[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
COUNT[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
COUNT[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
COUNT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – COUNT[31:0]: Counter Value
These bits contain the current counter value.
28.8.13. Period Value
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28.8.13.1. Period Value, 8-bit Mode
Name: PER
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0xFF
Property:
Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PER[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Bits 7:0 – PER[7:0]: Period Value
These bits hold the value of the Period Buffer register PERBUF. The value is copied to PER register on
UPDATE condition.
28.8.14. Compare/Capture
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28.8.14.1. Channel x Compare/Capture Value, 8-bit Mode
Name: CCx
Offset: 0x18+i*0x1 [i=0..1]
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CC[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:0 – CC[7:0]: Channel x Compare/Capture Value
These bits contain the compare/capture value in 8-bit TC mode. In Match frequency (MFRQ) or Match
PWM (MPWM) waveform operation (CTRLA.WAVEGEN), the CC0 register is used as a period register.
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28.8.14.2. Channel x Compare/Capture Value, 16-bit Mode
Name: CCx
Offset: 0x18+i*0x2 [i=0..1]
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CC[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CC[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – CC[15:0]: Channel x Compare/Capture Value
These bits contain the compare/capture value in 16-bit TC mode. In Match frequency (MFRQ) or Match
PWM (MPWM) waveform operation (CTRLA.WAVEGEN), the CC0 register is used as a period register.
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28.8.14.3. Channel x Compare/Capture Value, 32-bit Mode
Name: CCx
Offset: 0x18+i*0x4 [i=0..1]
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CC[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CC[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CC[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CC[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 31:0 – CC[31:0]: Channel x Compare/Capture Value
These bits contain the compare/capture value in 32-bit TC mode. In Match frequency (MFRQ) or Match
PWM (MPWM) waveform operation (CTRLA.WAVEGEN), the CC0 register is used as a period register.
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29. ADC – Analog-to-Digital Converter
29.1. Overview
The Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) converts analog signals to digital values. The ADC has 12-bit
resolution, and is capable of converting up to 350ksps. The input selection is flexible, and both differential
and single-ended measurements can be performed. An optional gain stage is available to increase the
dynamic range. In addition, several internal signal inputs are available. The ADC can provide both signed
and unsigned results.
ADC measurements can be started by either application software or an incoming event from another
peripheral in the device. ADC measurements can be started with predictable timing, and without software
intervention.
Both internal and external reference voltages can be used.
An integrated temperature sensor is available for use with the ADC. The bandgap voltage as well as the
scaled I/O and core voltages can also be measured by the ADC.
The ADC has a compare function for accurate monitoring of user-defined thresholds, with minimum
software intervention required.
The ADC may be configured for 8-, 10- or 12-bit results, reducing the conversion time. ADC conversion
results are provided left- or right-adjusted, which eases calculation when the result is represented as a
signed value.
29.2. Features
•8-, 10- or 12-bit resolution
•Up to 350,000 samples per second (350ksps)
•Differential and single-ended inputs
–Up to 32 analog input
–25 positive and 10 negative, including internal and external
•Five internal inputs
–Bandgap
–Temperature sensor
–DAC
–Scaled core supply
–Scaled I/O supply
•1/2x to 16x gain
•Single, continuous and pin-scan conversion options
•Windowing monitor with selectable channel
•Conversion range:
–Vref [1v to VDDANA - 0.6V]
–ADCx * GAIN [0V to -Vref ]
•Built-in internal reference and external reference options
–Four bits for reference selection
•Event-triggered conversion for accurate timing (one event input)
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•Hardware gain and offset compensation
•Averaging and oversampling with decimation to support, up to 16-bit result
•Selectable sampling time
29.3. Block Diagram
Figure 29-1. ADC Block Diagram
ADC
ADC0
ADCn
...
INT.SIG
ADC0
ADCn
INT.SIG
...
REFCTRL
INT1V
INTVCC
VREFB
OFFSETCORR
GAINCORRSWTRIG
EVCTRL
AVGCTRL
WINCTRL
SAMPCTRL WINUT
POST
PROCESSING
PRESCALER
CTRLA
WINLT
VREFA
CTRLB
RESULT
INPUTCTRL
29.4. Signal Description
Signal Name Type Description
VREFA Analog input External reference voltage A
VREFB Analog input External reference voltage B
ADC[19..0](1) Analog input Analog input channels
Note: Refer to Configuration Summary for details on exact number of analog input channels.
Note: Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral.
One signal can be mapped on several pins.
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
Configuration Summary on page 11
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29.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
29.5.1. I/O Lines
Using the ADC's I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured using the port configuration (PORT).
Related Links
PORT - I/O Pin Controller on page 320
29.5.2. Power Management
The ADC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The
ADC’s interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event
system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
29.5.3. Clocks
The ADC can be enabled in the Main Clock, which also defines the default state.
This clock must be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK) before using the ADC.
A generic clock is asynchronous to the bus clock. Due to this asynchronicity, writes to certain registers will
require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to Synchronization for further details.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
29.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the ADC interrupt requires the
interrupt controller to be configured first.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
29.5.5. Events
The events are connected to the Event System.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
29.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode the ADC will halt normal operation. The ADC can be forced to
continue operation during debugging.
29.5.7. Register Access Protection
All registers with write-access are optionally write-protected by the peripheral access controller (PAC),
except the following register:
•Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
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PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
29.5.8. Analog Connections
I/O-pins AIN0 to AIN19 as well as the VREFA/VREFB reference voltage pin are analog inputs to the ADC.
29.5.9. Calibration
The values BIAS_CAL and LINEARITY_CAL from the production test must be loaded from the NVM
Software Calibration Area into the ADC Calibration register (CALIB) by software to achieve specified
accuracy.
29.6. Functional Description
29.6.1. Principle of Operation
By default, the ADC provides results with 12-bit resolution. 8-bit or 10-bit results can be selected in order
to reduce the conversion time.
The ADC has an oversampling with decimation option that can extend the resolution to 16 bits. The input
values can be either internal (e.g., internal temperature sensor) or external (connected I/O pins). The user
can also configure whether the conversion should be single-ended or differential.
29.6.2. Basic Operation
29.6.2.1. Initialization
Before enabling the ADC, the asynchronous clock source must be selected and enabled, and the ADC
reference must be configured. The first conversion after the reference is changed must not be used. All
other configuration registers must be stable during the conversion. The source for GCLK_ADC is selected
and enabled in the System Controller (SYSCTRL). Refer to SYSCTRL – System Controller for more
details.
When GCLK_ADC is enabled, the ADC can be enabled by writing a one to the Enable bit in the Control
Register A (CTRLA.ENABLE).
Related Links
SYSCTRL – System Controller on page 162
29.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling and Reset
The ADC is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The
ADC is disabled by writing CTRLA.ENABLE=0. The ADC is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit
in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST). All registers in the ADC, except DBGCTRL, will be reset to
their initial state, and the ADC will be disabled.
The ADC must be disabled before it is reset.
29.6.2.3. Operation
In the most basic configuration, the ADC samples values from the configured internal or external sources
(INPUTCTRL register). The rate of the conversion depends on the combination of the GCLK_ADCx
frequency and the clock prescaler.
To convert analog values to digital values, the ADC needs to be initialized first, as described in
Initialization. Data conversion can be started either manually by setting the Start bit in the Software
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Trigger register (SWTRIG.START=1), or automatically by configuring an automatic trigger to initiate the
conversions. A free-running mode can be used to continuously convert an input channel. When using
free-running mode the first conversion must be started, while subsequent conversions will start
automatically at the end of previous conversions.
The automatic trigger can be configured to trigger on many different conditions.
The result of the conversion is stored in the Result register (RESULT) overwriting the result from the
previous conversion.
To avoid data loss if more than one channel is enabled, the conversion result must be read as soon as it
is available (INTFLAG.RESRDY). Failing to do so will result in an overrun error condition, indicated by the
OVERRUN bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVERRUN). When the RESRDY
interrupt flag is set, the new result has been synchronized to the RESULT register.
To enable one of the available interrupts sources, the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set
register (INTENSET) must be written to '1'.
29.6.3. Prescaler
The ADC is clocked by GCLK_ADC. There is also a prescaler in the ADC to enable conversion at lower
clock rates.
Refer to CTRLB for details on prescaler settings.
Figure 29-2. ADC Prescaler
GCLK_ADC 9-BIT PRESCALER
CTRLB.PRESCALER[2:0]
DIV512
DIV256
DIV128
DIV64
DIV32
DIV16
DIV8
DIV4
CLK_ADC
The propagation delay of an ADC measurement depends on the selected mode and is given by:
•Single-shot mode:
PropagationDelay =
1 + Resolution
2+ DelayGain
CLK+ ADC
•Free-running mode:
PropagationDelay =
Resolution
2+ DelayGain
CLK+ ADC
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Table 29-1. Delay Gain
Delay Gain (in CLK_ADC Period)
INTPUTCTRL.GAIN[3:0] Free-running mode Single shot mode
Name Differential
Mode
Single-Ended
Mode
Differential
mode
Single-Ended
mode
1X 0x0 0 0 0 1
2X 0x1 0 1 0.5 1.5
4X 0x2 1 1 1 2
8X 0x3 1 2 1.5 2.5
16X 0x4 2 2 2 3
Reserved 0x5 ... 0xE Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved
DIV2 0xF 0 1 0.5 1.5
29.6.4. ADC Resolution
The ADC supports 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit resolution. Resolution can be changed by writing the Resolution
bit group in the Control B register (CTRLB.RESSEL). By default, the ADC resolution is set to 12 bits.
29.6.5. Differential and Single-Ended Conversions
The ADC has two conversion options: differential and single-ended:
•If the positive input may go below the negative input, the differential mode should be used in order
to get correct results.
•If the positive input is always positive, the single-ended conversion should be used in order to
have full 12-bit resolution in the conversion.
The negative input must be connected to ground. This ground could be the internal GND, IOGND or an
external ground connected to a pin. Refer to the Control B (CTRLB) register for selection details.
If the positive input may go below the negative input, creating some negative results, the differential mode
should be used in order to get correct results. The differential mode is enabled by setting DIFFMODE bit
in the Control B register (CTRLB.DIFFMODE). Both conversion types could be run in single mode or in
free-running mode. When the free-running mode is selected, an ADC input will continuously sample the
input and performs a new conversion. The INTFLAG.RESRDY bit will be set at the end of each
conversion.
29.6.5.1. Conversion Timing
The following figure shows the ADC timing for one single conversion. A conversion starts after the
software or event start are synchronized with the GCLK_ADC clock. The input channel is sampled in the
first half CLK_ADC period.
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Figure 29-3. ADC Timing for One Conversion in Differential Mode without Gain
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CLK_ADC
START
SAMPLE
INT
Converting Bit
MSB 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 LS B
The sampling time can be increased by using the Sampling Time Length bit group in the Sampling Time
Control register (SAMPCTRL.SAMPLEN). As example, the next figure is showing the timing conversion.
Figure 29-4. ADC Timing for One Conversion in Differential Mode without Gain, but with Increased Sampling
Time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CLK_ADC
START
SAMPLE
INT
Converting Bit
MSB 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 LS B
9 10 11
Figure 29-5. ADC Timing for Free Running in Differential Mode without Gain
1 2345678
CLK_ADC
START
SAMPLE
INT
Converting Bit
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
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Figure 29-6. ADC Timing for One Conversion in Single-Ended Mode without Gain
12345678
CLK_ADC
START
SAMPLE
INT
Converting Bit
9 10 11
AMPLIFY
MSB 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 LS B
Figure 29-7. ADC Timing for Free Running in Single-Ended Mode without Gain
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CLK_ADC
START
SAMPLE
INT
Converting Bit
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 11 10
AMPLIFY
29.6.6. Accumulation
The result from multiple consecutive conversions can be accumulated. The number of samples to be
accumulated is specified by the Number of Samples to be Collected field in the Average Control register
(AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM). When accumulating more than 16 samples, the result will be too large to
match the 16-bit RESULT register size. To avoid overflow, the result is right shifted automatically to fit
within the available register size. The number of automatic right shifts is specified in the table below.
Note: To perform the accumulation of two or more samples, the Conversion Result Resolution field in
the Control B register (CTRLB.RESSEL) must be set.
Table 29-2. Accumulation
Number of
Accumulated
Samples
AVGCTRL.
SAMPLENUM
Intermediate
Result Precision
Number of
Automatic
Right Shifts
Final Result
Precision
Automatic
Division
Factor
1 0x0 12 bits 0 12 bits 0
2 0x1 13 bits 0 13 bits 0
4 0x2 14 bits 0 14 bits 0
8 0x3 15 bits 0 15 bits 0
16 0x4 16 bits 0 16 bits 0
32 0x5 17 bits 1 16 bits 2
64 0x6 18 bits 2 16 bits 4
128 0x7 19 bits 3 16 bits 8
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Number of
Accumulated
Samples
AVGCTRL.
SAMPLENUM
Intermediate
Result Precision
Number of
Automatic
Right Shifts
Final Result
Precision
Automatic
Division
Factor
256 0x8 20 bits 4 16 bits 16
512 0x9 21 bits 5 16 bits 32
1024 0xA 22 bits 6 16 bits 64
Reserved 0xB - 0xF 12 bits 12 bits 0
29.6.7. Averaging
Averaging is a feature that increases the sample accuracy, at the cost of a reduced sampling rate. This
feature is suitable when operating in noisy conditions.
Averaging is done by accumulating m samples, as described in Accumulation, and dividing the result by
m. The averaged result is available in the RESULT register. The number of samples to be accumulated is
specified by writing to AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM.
The division is obtained by a combination of the automatic right shift described above, and an additional
right shift that must be specified by writing to the Adjusting Result/Division Coefficient field in AVGCTRL
(AVGCTRL.ADJRES).
Note: To perform the averaging of two or more samples, the Conversion Result Resolution field in the
Control B register (CTRLB.RESSEL) must be set to '1'.
Averaging AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM samples will reduce the un-averaged sampling rate by a factor
1
AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM.
When the averaged result is available, the INTFLAG.RESRDY bit will be set.
Table 29-3. Averaging
Number of
Accumulated
Samples
AVGCTRL.
SAMPLENUM
Intermediate
Result
Precision
Number of
Automatic
Right Shifts
Division
Factor
AVGCTRL.ADJRES Total
Number
of Right
Shifts
Final Result
Precision
Automatic
Division
Factor
1 0x0 12 bits 0 1 0x0 12 bits 0
2 0x1 13 0 2 0x1 1 12 bits 0
4 0x2 14 0 4 0x2 2 12 bits 0
8 0x3 15 0 8 0x3 3 12 bits 0
16 0x4 16 0 16 0x4 4 12 bits 0
32 0x5 17 1 16 0x4 5 12 bits 2
64 0x6 18 2 16 0x4 6 12 bits 4
128 0x7 19 3 16 0x4 7 12 bits 8
256 0x8 20 4 16 0x4 8 12 bits 16
512 0x9 21 5 16 0x4 9 12 bits 32
1024 0xA 22 6 16 0x4 10 12 bits 64
Reserved 0xB-0xF 0x0 12 bits 0
29.6.8. Oversampling and Decimation
By using oversampling and decimation, the ADC resolution can be increased from 12 bits up to 16 bits,
for the cost of reduced effective sampling rate.
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To increase the resolution by n bits, 4n samples must be accumulated. The result must then be right-
shifted by n bits. This right-shift is a combination of the automatic right-shift and the value written to
AVGCTRL.ADJRES. To obtain the correct resolution, the ADJRES must be configured as described in the
table below. This method will result in n bit extra LSB resolution.
Table 29-4. Configuration Required for Oversampling and Decimation
Result
Resolution
Number of
Samples to
Average
AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM[3:0] Number of
Automatic
Right Shifts
AVGCTRL.ADJRES[2:0]
13 bits 41 = 4 0x2 0 0x1
14 bits 42 = 16 0x4 0 0x2
15 bits 43 = 64 0x6 2 0x1
16 bits 44 = 256 0x8 4 0x0
29.6.9. Window Monitor
The window monitor feature allows the conversion result in the RESULT register to be compared to
predefined threshold values. The window mode is selected by setting the Window Monitor Mode bits in
the Window Monitor Control register (WINCTRL.WINMODE[2:0]). Threshold values must be written in the
Window Monitor Lower Threshold register (WINLT) and Window Monitor Upper Threshold register
(WINUT).
If differential input is selected, the WINLT and WINUT are evaluated as signed values. Otherwise they are
evaluated as unsigned values. The significant WINLT and WINUT bits are given by the precision selected
in the Conversion Result Resolution bit group in the Control B register (CTRLB.RESSEL). This means
that e.g. in 8-bit mode, only the eight lower bits will be considered. In addition, in differential mode, the
eighth bit will be considered as the sign bit, even if the ninth bit is zero.
The INTFLAG.WINMON interrupt flag will be set if the conversion result matches the window monitor
condition.
29.6.10. Offset and Gain Correction
Inherent gain and offset errors affect the absolute accuracy of the ADC.
The offset error is defined as the deviation of the actual ADC transfer function from an ideal straight line
at zero input voltage. The offset error cancellation is handled by the Offset Correction register
(OFFSETCORR). The offset correction value is subtracted from the converted data before writing the
Result register (RESULT).
The gain error is defined as the deviation of the last output step’s midpoint from the ideal straight line,
after compensating for offset error. The gain error cancellation is handled by the Gain Correction register
(GAINCORR).
To correct these two errors, the Digital Correction Logic Enabled bit in the Control B register
(CTRLB.CORREN) must be set to ''.
Offset and gain error compensation results are both calculated according to:
Result = Conversionvalue+ OFFSETCORR GAINCORR
The correction will introduce a latency of 13 CLK_ADC clock cycles. In free running mode this latency is
introduced on the first conversion only, since its duration is always less than the propagation delay. In
single conversion mode this latency is introduced for each conversion.
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Figure 29-8. ADC Timing Correction Enabled
START
CONV0 CONV1 CONV2 CONV3
CORR0 CORR1 CORR2 CORR3
29.6.11. Interrupts
The ADC has the following interrupt sources:
•Result Conversion Ready: RESRDY
•Window Monitor: WINMON
•Overrun: OVERRUN
Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status
and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and
disabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An
interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the ADC
is reset. An interrupt flag is cleared by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the INTFLAG register.
Each peripheral can have one interrupt request line per interrupt source or one common interrupt request
line for all the interrupt sources. This is device dependent.
Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details. The user must read the INTFLAG register to
determine which interrupt condition is present.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
29.6.12. Events
The ADC can generate the following output events:
•Result Ready (RESRDY): Generated when the conversion is complete and the result is available.
•Window Monitor (WINMON): Generated when the window monitor condition match.
Setting an Event Output bit in the Event Control Register (EVCTRL.xxEO=1) enables the corresponding
output event. Clearing this bit disables the corresponding output event. Refer to the Event System
chapter for details on configuring the event system.
The peripheral can take the following actions on an input event:
•Start conversion (START): Start a conversion.
•Conversion flush (FLUSH): Flush the conversion.
Setting an Event Input bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.xxEI=1) enables the corresponding
action on input event. Clearing this bit disables the corresponding action on input event.
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Note: If several events are connected to the ADC, the enabled action will be taken on any of the
incoming events. The events must be correctly routed in the Event System.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
29.6.13. Sleep Mode Operation
The Run in Standby bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) controls the behavior of the ADC
during standby sleep mode. When CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0, the ADC is disabled during sleep, but
maintains its current configuration. When CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1, the ADC continues to operate during
sleep. Note that when CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0, the analog blocks are powered off for the lowest power
consumption. This necessitates a start-up time delay when the system returns from sleep.
When CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1, any enabled ADC interrupt source can wake up the CPU. While the CPU is
sleeping, ADC conversion can only be triggered by events.
29.6.14. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
When executing an operation that requires synchronization, the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status
register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set immediately, and cleared when synchronization is complete.
The Synchronization Ready interrupt can be used to signal when synchronization is complete.
If an operation that requires synchronization is executed while STATUS.SYNCBUSY=1, the bus will be
stalled. All operations will complete successfully, but the CPU will be stalled and interrupts will be pending
as long as the bus is stalled.
The following bits are synchronized when written:
•Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST)
•Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
The following registers are synchronized when written:
•Control B (CTRLB)
•Software Trigger (SWTRIG)
•Window Monitor Control (WINCTRL)
•Input Control (INPUTCTRL)
•Window Upper/Lower Threshold (WINUT/WINLT)
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
The following registers are synchronized when read:
•Software Trigger (SWTRIG)
•Input Control (INPUTCTRL)
Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
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29.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00 CTRLA 7:0 RUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
0x01 REFCTRL 7:0 REFCOMP REFSEL[3:0]
0x02 AVGCTRL 7:0 ADJRES[2:0] SAMPLENUM[3:0]
0x03 SAMPCTRL 7:0 SAMPLEN[5:0]
0x04
CTRLB
7:0 RESSEL[1:0] CORREN FREERUN LEFTADJ DIFFMODE
0x05 15:8 PRESCALER[2:0]
0x06
...
0x07
Reserved
0x08 WINCTRL 7:0 WINMODE[2:0]
0x09
...
0x0B
Reserved
0x0C SWTRIG 7:0 START FLUSH
0x0D
...
0x0F
Reserved
0x10
INPUTCTRL
7:0 MUXPOS[4:0]
0x11 15:8 MUXNEG[4:0]
0x12 23:16 INPUTOFFSET[3:0] INPUTSCAN[3:0]
0x13 31:24 GAIN[3:0]
0x14 EVCTRL 7:0 WINMONEO RESRDYEO SYNCEI STARTEI
0x15 Reserved
0x16 INTENCLR 7:0 SYNCRDY WINMON OVERRUN RESRDY
0x17 INTENSET 7:0 SYNCRDY WINMON OVERRUN RESRDY
0x18 INTFLAG 7:0 SYNCRDY WINMON OVERRUN RESRDY
0x19 STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY
0x1A
RESULT
7:0 RESULT[7:0]
0x1B 15:8 RESULT[15:8]
0x1C
WINLT
7:0 WINLT[7:0]
0x1D 15:8 WINLT[15:8]
0x1E
...
0x1F
Reserved
0x20
WINUT
7:0 WINUT[7:0]
0x21 15:8 WINUT[15:8]
0x22
...
0x23
Reserved
0x24
GAINCORR
7:0 GAINCORR[7:0]
0x25 15:8 GAINCORR[11:8]
0x26
OFFSETCORR
7:0 OFFSETCORR[7:0]
0x27 15:8 OFFSETCORR[11:8]
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Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x28
CALIB
7:0 LINEARITY_CAL[7:0]
0x29 15:8 BIAS_CAL[2:0]
0x2A DBGCTRL 7:0 DBGRUN
29.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16 or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the
8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Write-protection
is denoted by the Write-Protected property in each individual register description.
Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the
Write-Synchronized or the Read-Synchronized property in each individual register description.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can be written only when the ADC is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the Enable-Protected property in each individual register description.
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29.8.1. Control A
Name: CTRLA
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit indicates whether the ADC will continue running in standby sleep mode or not:
Value Description
0 The ADC is halted during standby sleep mode.
1 The ADC continues normal operation during standby sleep mode.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRLA.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately and the Synchronization Busy
bit in the Status register (STATUS.SYNCBUSY) will be set. STATUS.SYNCBUSY will be cleared when
the operation is complete.
Value Description
0 The ADC is disabled.
1 The ADC is enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit resets all registers in the ADC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the
ADC will be disabled.
Writing a one to CTRL.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same
write-operation will be discarded.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRLA.SWRST and STATUS.SYNCBUSY will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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29.8.2. Reference Control
Name: REFCTRL
Offset: 0x01
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
REFCOMP REFSEL[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 – REFCOMP: Reference Buffer Offset Compensation Enable
The accuracy of the gain stage can be increased by enabling the reference buffer offset compensation.
This will decrease the input impedance and thus increase the start-up time of the reference.
Value Description
0 Reference buffer offset compensation is disabled.
1 Reference buffer offset compensation is enabled.
Bits 3:0 – REFSEL[3:0]: Reference Selection
These bits select the reference for the ADC.
Table 29-5. Reference Selection
REFSEL[3:0] Name Description
0x0 INT1V 1.0V voltage reference
0x1 INTVCC0 1/1.48 VDDANA
0x2 INTVCC1 1/2 VDDANA (only for VDDANA > 2.0V)
0x3 VREFA External reference
0x4 VREFB External reference
0x5-0xF Reserved
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29.8.3. Average Control
Name: AVGCTRL
Offset: 0x02
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ADJRES[2:0] SAMPLENUM[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 6:4 – ADJRES[2:0]: Adjusting Result / Division Coefficient
These bits define the division coefficient in 2n steps.
Bits 3:0 – SAMPLENUM[3:0]: Number of Samples to be Collected
These bits define how many samples should be added together.The result will be available in the Result
register (RESULT). Note: if the result width increases, CTRLB.RESSEL must be changed.
SAMPLENUM[3:0] Name Description
0x0 1 1 sample
0x1 2 2 samples
0x2 4 4 samples
0x3 8 8 samples
0x4 16 16 samples
0x5 32 32 samples
0x6 64 64 samples
0x7 128 128 samples
0x8 256 256 samples
0x9 512 512 samples
0xA 1024 1024 samples
0xB-0xF Reserved
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29.8.4. Sampling Time Control
Name: SAMPCTRL
Offset: 0x03
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SAMPLEN[5:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 5:0 – SAMPLEN[5:0]: Sampling Time Length
These bits control the ADC sampling time in number of half CLK_ADC cycles, depending of the prescaler
value, thus controlling the ADC input impedance. Sampling time is set according to the equation:
Samplingtime = SAMPLEN+1 CLKADC
2
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29.8.5. Control B
Name: CTRLB
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PRESCALER[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RESSEL[1:0] CORREN FREERUN LEFTADJ DIFFMODE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 10:8 – PRESCALER[2:0]: Prescaler Configuration
These bits define the ADC clock relative to the peripheral clock.
PRESCALER[2:0] Name Description
0x0 DIV4 Peripheral clock divided by 4
0x1 DIV8 Peripheral clock divided by 8
0x2 DIV16 Peripheral clock divided by 16
0x3 DIV32 Peripheral clock divided by 32
0x4 DIV64 Peripheral clock divided by 64
0x5 DIV128 Peripheral clock divided by 128
0x6 DIV256 Peripheral clock divided by 256
0x7 DIV512 Peripheral clock divided by 512
Bits 5:4 – RESSEL[1:0]: Conversion Result Resolution
These bits define whether the ADC completes the conversion at 12-, 10- or 8-bit result resolution.
RESSEL[1:0] Name Description
0x0 12BIT 12-bit result
0x1 16BIT For averaging mode output
0x2 10BIT 10-bit result
0x3 8BIT 8-bit result
Bit 3 – CORREN: Digital Correction Logic Enabled
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Value Description
0 Disable the digital result correction.
1 Enable the digital result correction. The ADC conversion result in the RESULT register is
then corrected for gain and offset based on the values in the GAINCAL and OFFSETCAL
registers. Conversion time will be increased by X cycles according to the value in the Offset
Correction Value bit group in the Offset Correction register.
Bit 2 – FREERUN: Free Running Mode
Value Description
0 The ADC run is single conversion mode.
1 The ADC is in free running mode and a new conversion will be initiated when a previous
conversion completes.
Bit 1 – LEFTADJ: Left-Adjusted Result
Value Description
0 The ADC conversion result is right-adjusted in the RESULT register.
1 The ADC conversion result is left-adjusted in the RESULT register. The high byte of the 12-
bit result will be present in the upper part of the result register. Writing this bit to zero
(default) will right-adjust the value in the RESULT register.
Bit 0 – DIFFMODE: Differential Mode
Value Description
0 The ADC is running in singled-ended mode.
1 The ADC is running in differential mode. In this mode, the voltage difference between the
MUXPOS and MUXNEG inputs will be converted by the ADC.
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29.8.6. Window Monitor Control
Name: WINCTRL
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WINMODE[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bits 2:0 – WINMODE[2:0]: Window Monitor Mode
These bits enable and define the window monitor mode.
WINMODE[2:0] Name Description
0x0 DISABLE No window mode (default)
0x1 MODE1 Mode 1: RESULT > WINLT
0x2 MODE2 Mode 2: RESULT < WINUT
0x3 MODE3 Mode 3: WINLT < RESULT < WINUT
0x4 MODE4 Mode 4: !(WINLT < RESULT < WINUT)
0x5-0x7 Reserved
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29.8.7. Software Trigger
Name: SWTRIG
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
START FLUSH
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – START: ADC Start Conversion
Writing this bit to zero will have no effect.
Value Description
0 The ADC will not start a conversion.
1 The ADC will start a conversion. The bit is cleared by hardware when the conversion has
started. Setting this bit when it is already set has no effect.
Bit 0 – FLUSH: ADC Conversion Flush
After the flush, the ADC will resume where it left off; i.e., if a conversion was pending, the ADC will start a
new conversion.
Writing this bit to zero will have no effect.
Value Description
0 No flush action.
1 "Writing a '1' to this bit will flush the ADC pipeline. A flush will restart the ADC clock on the
next peripheral clock edge, and all conversions in progress will be aborted and lost. This bit
will be cleared after the ADC has been flushed.
After the flush, the ADC will resume where it left off; i.e., if a conversion was pending, the
ADC will start a new conversion.
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29.8.8. Input Control
Name: INPUTCTRL
Offset: 0x10
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
GAIN[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
INPUTOFFSET[3:0] INPUTSCAN[3:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
MUXNEG[4:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MUXPOS[4:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 27:24 – GAIN[3:0]: Gain Factor Selection
These bits set the gain factor of the ADC gain stage.
GAIN[3:0] Name Description
0x0 1X 1x
0x1 2X 2x
0x2 4X 4x
0x3 8X 8x
0x4 16X 16x
0x5-0xE - Reserved
0xF DIV2 1/2x
Bits 23:20 – INPUTOFFSET[3:0]: Positive Mux Setting Offset
The pin scan is enabled when INPUTSCAN != 0. Writing these bits to a value other than zero causes the
first conversion triggered to be converted using a positive input equal to MUXPOS + INPUTOFFSET.
Setting this register to zero causes the first conversion to use a positive input equal to MUXPOS.
After a conversion, the INPUTOFFSET register will be incremented by one, causing the next conversion
to be done with the positive input equal to MUXPOS + INPUTOFFSET. The sum of MUXPOS and
INPUTOFFSET gives the input that is actually converted.
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Bits 19:16 – INPUTSCAN[3:0]: Number of Input Channels Included in Scan
This register gives the number of input sources included in the pin scan. The number of input sources
included is INPUTSCAN + 1. The input channels included are in the range from MUXPOS +
INPUTOFFSET to MUXPOS + INPUTOFFSET + INPUTSCAN.
The range of the scan mode must not exceed the number of input channels available on the device.
Bits 12:8 – MUXNEG[4:0]: Negative Mux Input Selection
These bits define the Mux selection for the negative ADC input selections.
Value Name Description
0x00 PIN0 ADC AIN0 pin
0x01 PIN1 ADC AIN1 pin
0x02 PIN2 ADC AIN2 pin
0x03 PIN3 ADC AIN3 pin
0x04 PIN4 ADC AIN4 pin
0x05 PIN5 ADC AIN5 pin
0x06 PIN6 ADC AIN6 pin
0x07 PIN7 ADC AIN7 pin
0x08-0x1
7
- Reserved
0x18 GND Internal ground
0x19 IOGND I/O ground
0x1A-0x1
F
- Reserved
Bits 4:0 – MUXPOS[4:0]: Positive Mux Input Selection
These bits define the Mux selection for the positive ADC input. The following table shows the possible
input selections. If the internal bandgap voltage or temperature sensor input channel is selected, then the
Sampling Time Length bit group in the SamplingControl register must be written.
MUXPOS[4:0] Group configuration Description
0x00 PIN0 ADC AIN0 pin
0x01 PIN1 ADC AIN1 pin
0x02 PIN2 ADC AIN2 pin
0x03 PIN3 ADC AIN3 pin
0x04 PIN4 ADC AIN4 pin
0x05 PIN5 ADC AIN5 pin
0x06 PIN6 ADC AIN6 pin
0x07 PIN7 ADC AIN7 pin
0x08 PIN8 ADC AIN8 pin
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MUXPOS[4:0] Group configuration Description
0x09 PIN9 ADC AIN9 pin
0x0A PIN10 ADC AIN10 pin
0x0B PIN11 ADC AIN11 pin
0x0C PIN12 ADC AIN12 pin
0x0D PIN13 ADC AIN13 pin
0x0E PIN14 ADC AIN14 pin
0x0F PIN15 ADC AIN15 pin
0x10 PIN16 ADC AIN16 pin
0x11 PIN17 ADC AIN17 pin
0x12 PIN18 ADC AIN18 pin
0x13 PIN19 ADC AIN19 pin
0x14-0x17 Reserved
0x18 TEMP Temperature reference
0x19 BANDGAP Bandgap voltage
0x1A SCALEDCOREVCC 1/4 scaled core supply
0x1B SCALEDIOVCC 1/4 scaled I/O supply
0x1C DAC DAC output
0x1D-0x1F Reserved
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29.8.9. Event Control
Name: EVCTRL
Offset: 0x14
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WINMONEO RESRDYEO SYNCEI STARTEI
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 5 – WINMONEO: Window Monitor Event Out
This bit indicates whether the Window Monitor event output is enabled or not and an output event will be
generated when the window monitor detects something.
Value Description
0 Window Monitor event output is disabled and an event will not be generated.
1 Window Monitor event output is enabled and an event will be generated.
Bit 4 – RESRDYEO: Result Ready Event Out
This bit indicates whether the Result Ready event output is enabled or not and an output event will be
generated when the conversion result is available.
Value Description
0 Result Ready event output is disabled and an event will not be generated.
1 Result Ready event output is enabled and an event will be generated.
Bit 1 – SYNCEI: Synchronization Event In
Value Description
0 A flush and new conversion will not be triggered on any incoming event.
1 A flush and new conversion will be triggered on any incoming event.
Bit 0 – STARTEI: Start Conversion Event In
Value Description
0 A new conversion will not be triggered on any incoming event.
1 A new conversion will be triggered on any incoming event.
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29.8.10. Interrupt Enable Clear
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x16
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCRDY WINMON OVERRUN RESRDY
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 3 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding
interrupt request.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated
when the Synchronization Ready interrupt flag is set.
Bit 2 – WINMON: Window Monitor Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Window Monitor Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding interrupt
request.
Value Description
0 The window monitor interrupt is disabled.
1 The window monitor interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
Window Monitor interrupt flag is set.
Bit 1 – OVERRUN: Overrun Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Overrun Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding interrupt request.
Value Description
0 The Overrun interrupt is disabled.
1 The Overrun interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
Overrun interrupt flag is set.
Bit 0 – RESRDY: Result Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will clear the Result Ready Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding interrupt
request.
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Value Description
0 The Result Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Result Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the
Result Ready interrupt flag is set.
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29.8.11. Interrupt Enable Set
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x17
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCRDY WINMON OVERRUN RESRDY
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 3 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the
Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 2 – WINMON: Window Monitor Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Window Monitor Interrupt bit and enable the Window Monitor interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Window Monitor interrupt is disabled.
1 The Window Monitor interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – OVERRUN: Overrun Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Overrun Interrupt bit and enable the Overrun interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Overrun interrupt is disabled.
1 The Overrun interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – RESRDY: Result Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit will set the Result Ready Interrupt bit and enable the Result Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Result Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Result Ready interrupt is enabled.
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29.8.12. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x18
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCRDY WINMON OVERRUN RESRDY
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 3 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set on a one-to-zero transition of the Synchronization Busy bit in the Status register
(STATUS.SYNCBUSY), except when caused by an enable or software reset, and will generate an
interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.SYNCRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Synchronization Ready interrupt flag.
Bit 2 – WINMON: Window Monitor
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag or by reading the RESULT register.
This flag is set on the next GCLK_ADC cycle after a match with the window monitor condition, and an
interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.WINMON is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Window Monitor interrupt flag.
Bit 1 – OVERRUN: Overrun
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.
This flag is set if RESULT is written before the previous value has been read by CPU, and an interrupt
request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVERRUN is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Overrun interrupt flag.
Bit 0 – RESRDY: Result Ready
This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag or by reading the RESULT register.
This flag is set when the conversion result is available, and an interrupt will be generated if INTENCLR/
SET.RESRDY is one.
Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
Writing a one to this bit clears the Result Ready interrupt flag.
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29.8.13. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x19
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCBUSY
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 7 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
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29.8.14. Result
Name: RESULT
Offset: 0x1A
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Read-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RESULT[15:8]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RESULT[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – RESULT[15:0]: Result Conversion Value
These bits will hold up to a 16-bit ADC result, depending on the configuration.
In single conversion mode without averaging, the ADC conversion will produce a 12-bit result, which can
be left- or right-shifted, depending on the setting of CTRLB.LEFTADJ.
If the result is left-adjusted (CTRLB.LEFTADJ), the high byte of the result will be in bit position [15:8],
while the remaining 4 bits of the result will be placed in bit locations [7:4]. This can be used only if an 8-bit
result is required; i.e., one can read only the high byte of the entire 16-bit register.
If the result is not left-adjusted (CTRLB.LEFTADJ) and no oversampling is used, the result will be
available in bit locations [11:0], and the result is then 12 bits long.
If oversampling is used, the result will be located in bit locations [15:0], depending on the settings of the
Average Control register (AVGCTRL).
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29.8.15. Window Monitor Lower Threshold
Name: WINLT
Offset: 0x1C
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
WINLT[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WINLT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – WINLT[15:0]: Window Lower Threshold
If the window monitor is enabled, these bits define the lower threshold value.
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29.8.16. Window Monitor Upper Threshold
Name: WINUT
Offset: 0x20
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
WINUT[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WINUT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – WINUT[15:0]: Window Upper Threshold
If the window monitor is enabled, these bits define the upper threshold value.
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29.8.17. Gain Correction
Name: GAINCORR
Offset: 0x24
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
GAINCORR[11:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
GAINCORR[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 11:0 – GAINCORR[11:0]: Gain Correction Value
If the CTRLB.CORREN bit is one, these bits define how the ADC conversion result is compensated for
gain error before being written to the result register. The gain-correction is a fractional value, a 1-bit
integer plusan 11-bit fraction, and therefore 1/2 <= GAINCORR < 2. GAINCORR values range from
0.10000000000 to 1.11111111111.
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29.8.18. Offset Correction
Name: OFFSETCORR
Offset: 0x26
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OFFSETCORR[11:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OFFSETCORR[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 11:0 – OFFSETCORR[11:0]: Offset Correction Value
If the CTRLB.CORREN bit is one, these bits define how the ADC conversion result is compensated for
offset error before being written to the Result register. This OFFSETCORR value is in two's complement
format.
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29.8.19. Calibration
Name: CALIB
Offset: 0x28
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
BIAS_CAL[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LINEARITY_CAL[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 10:8 – BIAS_CAL[2:0]: Bias Calibration Value
This value from production test must be loaded from the NVM software calibration area into the CALIB
register by software to achieve the specified accuracy.
The value must be copied only, and must not be changed.
Bits 7:0 – LINEARITY_CAL[7:0]: Linearity Calibration Value
This value from production test must be loaded from the NVM software calibration area into the CALIB
register by software to achieve the specified accuracy.
The value must be copied only, and must not be changed.
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29.8.20. Debug Control
Name: DBGCTRL
Offset: 0x2A
Reset: 0x00
Property:
Write-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DBGRUN
Access R/W
Reset 0
Bit 0 – DBGRUN: Debug Run
This bit can be changed only while the ADC is disabled.
This bit should be written only while a conversion is not ongoing.
Value Description
0 The ADC is halted during debug mode.
1 The ADC continues normal operation during debug mode.
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30. AC – Analog Comparators
30.1. Overview
The Analog Comparator (AC) supports individual comparators. Each comparator (COMP) compares the
voltage levels on two inputs, and provides a digital output based on this comparison. Each comparator
may be configured to generate interrupt requests and/or peripheral events upon several different
combinations of input change.
Hysteresis and propagation delay are two important properties of the comparators’ dynamic behavior.
Both parameters may be adjusted to achieve the optimal operation for each application.
The input selection includes four shared analog port pins and several internal signals. Each comparator
output state can also be output on a pin for use by external devices.
The comparators are always grouped in pairs on each port. The AC peripheral implements one of
comparators. These are called Comparator 0 (COMP0) and Comparator 1 (COMP1) They have identical
behaviors, but separate control registers. pair can be set in window mode to compare a signal to a
voltage range instead of a single voltage level.
30.2. Features
•individual comparators
•Selectable propagation delay versus current consumption
•Selectable hysteresis
–or Off
•Analog comparator outputs available on pins
–Asynchronous or synchronous
•Flexible input selection:
–Four pins selectable for positive or negative inputs
–Ground (for zero crossing)
–Bandgap reference voltage
–64-level programmable VDD scaler per comparator
–DAC
•Interrupt generation on:
–Rising or falling edge
–Toggle
–End of comparison
•Window function interrupt generation on:
–Signal above window
–Signal inside window
–Signal below window
–Signal outside window
•Event generation on:
–Comparator output
–Window function inside/outside window
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•Optional digital filter on comparator output
•Low-power option
–Single-shot support
30.3. Block Diagram
30.4. Signal Description
Signal Description Type
AIN[..0] Analog input Comparator inputs
CMP[..0] Digital output Comparator outputs
Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One signal
can be mapped on several pins.
30.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
30.5.1. I/O Lines
Using the AC’s I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured. Refer to PORT - I/O Pin Controller for
details.
Related Links
PORT - I/O Pin Controller on page 320
30.5.2. Power Management
The AC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The AC’s
interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event system
can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
30.5.3. Clocks
The AC bus clock (CLK_AC_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager, and the default
state of CLK_AC_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking section in the Power Manager
description.
Two generic clocks (GCLK_AC_DIG and GCLK_AC_ANA) are used by the AC. The digital clock
(GCLK_AC_DIG) is required to provide the sampling rate for the comparators, while the analog clock
(GCLK_AC_ANA) is required for low voltage operation (VDDANA < 2.5V) to ensure that the resistance of
the analog input multiplexors remains low. These clocks must be configured and enabled in the Generic
Clock Controller before using the peripheral.
This generic clock is asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_AC_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writes to
certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to Synchronization for
further details.
Related Links
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PM – Power Manager on page 129
30.5.4. DMA
Not applicable.
30.5.5. Interrupts
The interrupt request lines are connected to the interrupt controller. Using the AC interrupts requires the
interrupt controller to be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
30.5.6. Events
The events are connected to the Event System. Refer to EVSYS – Event System for details on how to
configure the Event System.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
30.5.7. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is
configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or
data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging.
30.5.8. Register Access Protection
All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller
(PAC), except the following registers:
•Control B register (CTRLB)
•Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG)
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
30.5.9. Analog Connections
Each comparator has up to four I/O pins that can be used as analog inputs. Each pair of comparators
shares the same four pins. These pins must be configured for analog operation before using them as
comparator inputs.
Any internal reference source, such as a bandgap voltage reference, or DAC must be configured and
enabled prior to its use as a comparator input.
30.6. Functional Description
30.6.1. Principle of Operation
Each comparator has one positive input and one negative input. Each positive input may be chosen from
a selection of analog input pins. Each negative input may be chosen from a selection of both analog input
pins and internal inputs, such as a bandgap voltage reference.
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The digital output from the comparator is '1' when the difference between the positive and the negative
input voltage is positive, and '0' otherwise.
The individual comparators can be used independently (normal mode) or paired to form a window
comparison (window mode).
30.6.2. Basic Operation
30.6.2.1. Initialization
Before enabling the AC, the input and output events must be configured in the Event Control register
(EVCTRL). These settings cannot be changed while the AC is enabled.
30.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling and Resetting
The AC is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The AC is
disabled writing a '0' to CTRLA.ENABLE.
The AC is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST). All
registers in the AC will be reset to their initial state, and the AC will be disabled. Refer to CTRLA for
details.
The individual comparators must be also enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Comparator x
Control registers (COMPCTRLx.ENABLE). However, when the AC is disabled, this will also disable the
individual comparators, but will not clear their COMPCTRLx.ENABLE bits.
Related Links
CTRLA on page 571
30.6.2.3. Comparator Configuration
Each individual comparator must be configured by its respective Comparator Control register
(COMPCTRLx) before that comparator is enabled. These settings cannot be changed while the
comparator is enabled.
•Select the desired measurement mode with COMPCTRLx.SINGLE. See Starting a Comparison for
more details.
•Select the desired hysteresis with COMPCTRLx.HYSTEN. See Input Hysteresis for more details.
•Select the comparator speed versus power with COMPCTRLx.SPEED. See Propagation Delay vs.
Power Consumption for more details.
•Select the interrupt source with COMPCTRLx.INTSEL.
•Select the positive and negative input sources with the COMPCTRLx.MUXPOS and
COMPCTRLx.MUXNEG bits. See Selecting Comparator Inputs for more details.
•Select the filtering option with COMPCTRLx.FLEN.
•Select standby operation with Run in Standby bit (COMPCTRLx.RUNSTDBY).
The individual comparators are enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Comparator x Control
registers (COMPCTRLx.ENABLE). The individual comparators are disabled by writing a '0' to
COMPCTRLx.ENABLE. Writing a '0' to CTRLA.ENABLE will also disable all the comparators, but will not
clear their COMPCTRLx.ENABLE bits.
30.6.2.4. Starting a Comparison
Each comparator channel can be in one of two different measurement modes, determined by the Single
bit in the Comparator x Control register (COMPCTRLx.SINGLE):
•Continuous measurement
•Single-shot
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After being enabled, a start-up delay is required before the result of the comparison is ready. This start-up
time is measured automatically to account for environmental changes, such as temperature or voltage
supply level, and is specified in Electrical Characteristics. During the start-up time, the COMP output is
not available.
The comparator can be configured to generate interrupts when the output toggles, when the output
changes from '0' to '1' (rising edge), when the output changes from '1' to '0' (falling edge) or at the end of
the comparison. An end-of-comparison interrupt can be used with the single-shot mode to chain further
events in the system, regardless of the state of the comparator outputs. The interrupt mode is set by the
Interrupt Selection bit group in the Comparator Control register (COMPCTRLx.INTSEL). Events are
generated using the comparator output state, regardless of whether the interrupt is enabled or not.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
Continuous Measurement
Continuous measurement is selected by writing COMPCTRLx.SINGLE to zero. In continuous mode, the
comparator is continuously enabled and performing comparisons. This ensures that the result of the latest
comparison is always available in the Current State bit in the Status A register (STATUSA.STATEx).
After the start-up time has passed, a comparison is done and STATUSA is updated. The Comparator x
Ready bit in the Status B register (STATUSB.READYx) is set, and the appropriate peripheral events and
interrupts are also generated. New comparisons are performed continuously until the
COMPCTRLx.ENABLE bit is written to zero. The start-up time applies only to the first comparison.
In continuous operation, edge detection of the comparator output for interrupts is done by comparing the
current and previous sample. The sampling rate is the CLK_AC_DIG frequency. An example of
continuous measurement is shown in the next figure.
Figure 30-1. Continuous Measurement Example
GCLK_AC
STATUSB.READYx
Sampled
Comparator Output
COMPCTRLx.ENABLE
tSTARTUP
Write ‘1’
2-3 cycles
For low-power operation, comparisons can be performed during sleep modes without a clock. The
comparator is enabled continuously, and changes of the comparator state are detected asynchronously.
When a toggle occurs, the Power Manager will start CLK_AC_DIG to register the appropriate peripheral
events and interrupts. The CLK_AC_DIG clock is then disabled again automatically, unless configured to
wake up the system from sleep.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
Single-Shot
Single-shot operation is selected by writing COMPCTRLx.SINGLE to '1'. During single-shot operation, the
comparator is normally idle. The user starts a single comparison by writing '1' to the respective Start
Comparison bit in the write-only Control B register (CTRLB.STARTx). The comparator is enabled, and
after the start-up time has passed, a single comparison is done and STATUSA is updated. Appropriate
peripheral events and interrupts are also generated. No new comparisons will be performed.
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Writing '1' to CTRLB.STARTx also clears the Comparator x Ready bit in the Status B register
(STATUSB.READYx). STATUSB.READYx is set automatically by hardware when the single comparison
has completed.
To remove the need for polling, an additional means of starting the comparison is also available. A read of
the Status C register (STATUSC) will start a comparison on all comparators currently configured for
single-shot operation. The read will stall the bus until all enabled comparators are ready. If a comparator
is already busy with a comparison, the read will stall until the current comparison is compete, and a new
comparison will not be started.
A single-shot measurement can also be triggered by the Event System. Setting the Comparator x Event
Input bit in the Event Control Register (EVCTRL.COMPEIx) enables triggering on incoming peripheral
events. Each comparator can be triggered independently by separate events. Event-triggered operation is
similar to user-triggered operation; the difference is that a peripheral event from another hardware module
causes the hardware to automatically start the comparison and clear STATUSB.READYx.
To detect an edge of the comparator output in single-shot operation for the purpose of interrupts, the
result of the current measurement is compared with the result of the previous measurement (one
sampling period earlier). An example of single-shot operation is shown in the figure below.
Figure 30-2. Single-Shot Example
GCLK_AC
STATUSB.READYx
Sampled
Comparator Output
CTRLB.STARTx
tSTARTUP
Write ‘1’
tSTARTUP
Write ‘1’
2-3 cycles 2-3 cycles
For low-power operation, event-triggered measurements can be performed during sleep modes. When
the event occurs, the Power Manager will start CLK_AC_DIG. The comparator is enabled, and after the
startup time has passed, a comparison is done and appropriate peripheral events and interrupts are also
generated. The comparator and CLK_AC_DIG are then disabled again automatically, unless configured
to wake up the system from sleep.
Related Links
Electrical Characteristics on page 606
30.6.3. Selecting Comparator Inputs
Each comparator has one positive and one negative input. The positive input is one of the external input
pins (AINx). The negative input can be fed either from an external input pin (AINx) or from one of the
several internal reference voltage sources common to all comparators. The user selects the input source
as follows:
•The positive input is selected by the Positive Input MUX Select bit group in the Comparator Control
register (COMPCTRLx.MUXPOS)
•The negative input is selected by the Negative Input MUX Select bit group in the Comparator
Control register (COMPCTRLx.MUXNEG)
In the case of using an external I/O pin, the selected pin must be configured for analog use in the PORT
Controller by disabling the digital input and output. The switching of the analog input multiplexers is
controlled to minimize crosstalk between the channels. The input selection must be changed only while
the individual comparator is disabled.
Note: For internal use of the comparison results by the CCL, this bit must be 0x1 or 0x2.
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30.6.4. Window Operation
Each comparator pair can be configured to work together in window mode. In this mode, a voltage range
is defined, and the comparators give information about whether an input signal is within this range or not.
Window mode is enabled by the Window Enable x bit in the Window Control register (WINCTRL.WENx).
Both comparators in a pair must have the same measurement mode setting in their respective
Comparator Control Registers (COMPCTRLx.SINGLE).
To physically configure the pair of comparators for window mode, the same I/O pin must be chosen as
positive input for each comparator, providing a shared input signal. The negative inputs define the range
for the window. In Figure 30-3, COMP0 defines the upper limit and COMP1 defines the lower limit of the
window, as shown but the window will also work in the opposite configuration with COMP0 lower and
COMP1 higher. The current state of the window function is available in the Window x State bit group of
the Status register (STATUS.WSTATEx).
Window mode can be configured to generate interrupts when the input voltage changes to below the
window, when the input voltage changes to above the window, when the input voltage changes into the
window or when the input voltage changes outside the window. The interrupt selections are set by the
Window Interrupt Selection bit field in the Window Control register (WINCTRL.WINTSEL). Events are
generated using the inside/outside state of the window, regardless of whether the interrupt is enabled or
not. Note that the individual comparator outputs, interrupts and events continue to function normally
during window mode.
When the comparators are configured for window mode and single-shot mode, measurements are
performed simultaneously on both comparators. Writing '1' to either Start Comparison bit in the Control B
register (CTRLB.STARTx) will start a measurement. Likewise either peripheral event can start a
measurement.
Figure 30-3. Comparators in Window Mode
+
-
+
-
STATE0
STATE1
WSTATE[1:0]
INTERRUPTS
EVENTS
INPUT SIGNAL
UPPER LIMIT OF WINDOW
COMP0
COMP1
INTERRUPT
SENSITIVITY
CONTROL
&
WINDOW
FUNCTION
LOWER LIMIT OF WINDOW
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30.6.5. Voltage Doubler
The AC contains a voltage doubler that can reduce the resistance of the analog multiplexors when the
supply voltage is below 2.5V. The voltage doubler is normally switched on/off automatically based on the
supply level. When enabling the comparators, additional start-up time is required for the voltage doubler
to settle. If the supply voltage is guaranteed to be above 2.5V, the voltage doubler can be disabled by
writing the Low-Power Mux bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.LPMUX) to one. Disabling the voltage
doubler saves power and reduces the start-up time.
30.6.6. VDDANA Scaler
The VDDANA scaler generates a reference voltage that is a fraction of the device’s supply voltage, with 64
levels. One independent voltage channel is dedicated for each comparator. The scaler of a comparator is
enabled when the Negative Input Mux bit field in the respective Comparator Control register
(COMPCTRLx.MUXNEG) is set to 0x5 and the comparator is enabled. The voltage of each channel is
selected by the Value bit field in the Scaler x registers (SCALERx.VALUE).
Figure 30-4. VDDANA Scaler
COMPCTRLx.MUXNEG
== 5
SCALERx.
VALUE
to
COMPx
6
30.6.7. Input Hysteresis
Application software can selectively enable/disable hysteresis for the comparison. Applying hysteresis will
help prevent constant toggling of the output, which can be caused by noise when the input signals are
close to each other.
Hysteresis is enabled for each comparator individually by the Hysteresis Enable bit in the Comparator x
Control register (COMPCTRLx.HYSTEN). Hysteresis is available only in continuous mode
(COMPCTRLx.SINGLE=0).
30.6.8. Propagation Delay vs. Power Consumption
It is possible to trade off comparison speed for power efficiency to get the shortest possible propagation
delay or the lowest power consumption. The speed setting is configured for each comparator individually
by the Speed bit group in the Comparator x Control register (COMPCTRLx.SPEED). The Speed bits
select the amount of bias current provided to the comparator, and as such will also affect the start-up
time.
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30.6.9. Filtering
The output of the comparators can be filtered digitally to reduce noise. The filtering is determined by the
Filter Length bits in the Comparator Control x register (COMPCTRLx.FLEN), and is independent for each
comparator. Filtering is selectable from none, 3-bit majority (N=3) or 5-bit majority (N=5) functions. Any
change in the comparator output is considered valid only if N/2+1 out of the last N samples agree. The
filter sampling rate is the GCLK_AC frequency.
Note that filtering creates an additional delay of N-1 sampling cycles from when a comparison is started
until the comparator output is validated. For continuous mode, the first valid output will occur when the
required number of filter samples is taken. Subsequent outputs will be generated every cycle based on
the current sample plus the previous N-1 samples, as shown in Figure 30-5. For single-shot mode, the
comparison completes after the Nth filter sample, as shown in Figure 30-6.
Figure 30-5. Continuous Mode Filtering
Sampling Clock
Sampled
Comparator Output
3-bit Majority
Filter Output
5-bit Majority
Filter Output
Figure 30-6. Single-Shot Filtering
Sampling Clock
3-bit Sampled
Comparator Output
3-bit Majority
Filter Output
Start
5-bit Sampled
Comparator Output
5-bit Majority
Filter Output
tSTARTUP
During sleep modes, filtering is supported only for single-shot measurements. Filtering must be disabled if
continuous measurements will be done during sleep modes, or the resulting interrupt/event may be
generated incorrectly.
30.6.10. Comparator Output
The output of each comparator can be routed to an I/O pin by setting the Output bit group in the
Comparator Control x register (COMPCTRLx.OUT). This allows the comparator to be used by external
circuitry. Either the raw, non-synchronized output of the comparator or the CLK_AC-synchronized version,
including filtering, can be used as the I/O signal source. The output appears on the corresponding CMP[x]
pin.
30.6.11. Offset Compensation
The Swap bit in the Comparator Control registers (COMPCTRLx.SWAP) controls switching of the input
signals to a comparator's positive and negative terminals. When the comparator terminals are swapped,
the output signal from the comparator is also inverted, as shown in Figure 30-7. This allows the user to
measure or compensate for the comparator input offset voltage. As part of the input selection,
COMPCTRLx.SWAP can be changed only while the comparator is disabled.
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Figure 30-7. Input Swapping for Offset Compensation
MUXPOS
MUXNEG
+
-
COMPx
SWAP
ENABLE
HYSTERESIS
SWAP
CMPx
COMPCTRLx
30.6.12. Interrupts
The AC has the following interrupt sources:
•Comparator (COMP0, COMP1): Indicates a change in comparator status.
•Window (WIN0): Indicates a change in the window status.
Comparator interrupts are generated based on the conditions selected by the Interrupt Selection bit group
in the Comparator Control registers (COMPCTRLx.INTSEL). Window interrupts are generated based on
the conditions selected by the Window Interrupt Selection bit group in the Window Control register
(WINCTRL.WINTSEL[1:0]).
Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status
and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and
disabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An
interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the AC
is reset. See INFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags. All interrupt requests from the
peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined interrupt request to the NVIC.
The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.
Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
30.6.13. Events
The AC can generate the following output events:
•Comparator (COMP0, COMP1): Generated as a copy of the comparator status
•Window (WIN0): Generated as a copy of the window inside/outside status
Output events must be enabled to be generated. Writing a one to an Event Output bit in the Event Control
register (EVCTRL.COMPEOx) enables the corresponding output event. Writing a zero to this bit disables
the corresponding output event. The events must be correctly routed in the Event System.
The AC can take the following action on an input event:
•Single-shot measurement
•Single-shot measurement in window mode
Writing a one to an Event Input bit into the Event Control register (EVCTRL.COMPEIx) enables the
corresponding action on input event. Writing a zero to this bit disables the corresponding action on input
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event. Note that if several events are connected to the AC, the enabled action will be taken on any of the
incoming events. Refer to the Event System chapter for details on configuring the event system.
When EVCTRL.COMPEIx is one, the event will start a comparison on COMPx after the start-up time
delay. In normal mode, each comparator responds to its corresponding input event independently. For a
pair of comparators in window mode, either comparator event will trigger a comparison on both
comparators simultaneously.
30.6.14. Sleep Mode Operation
The Run in Standby bits in the Comparator x Control registers (COMPCTRLx.RUNSTDBY) control the
behavior of the AC during standby sleep mode. Each RUNSTDBY bit controls one comparator. When the
bit is zero, the comparator is disabled during sleep, but maintains its current configuration. When the bit is
one, the comparator continues to operate during sleep. Note that when RUNSTDBY is zero, the analog
blocks are powered off for the lowest power consumption. This necessitates a start-up time delay when
the system returns from sleep.
When RUNSTDBY is one, any enabled AC interrupt source can wake up the CPU. While the CPU is
sleeping, single-shot comparisons are only triggerable by events. The AC can also be used during sleep
modes where the clock used by the AC is disabled, provided that the AC is still powered (not in
shutdown). In this case, the behavior is slightly different and depends on the measurement mode.
Table 30-1. Sleep Mode Operation
COMPCTRLx.MODE RUNSTDBY=0 RUNSTDBY=1
0 (Continuous) COMPx disabled GCLK_AC_DIG stopped, COMPx enabled
1 (Single-shot) COMPx disabled GCLK_AC_DIG stopped, COMPx enabled only when triggered
by an input event
30.6.14.1. Continuous Measurement during Sleep
When a comparator is enabled in continuous measurement mode and GCLK_AC_DIG is disabled during
sleep, the comparator will remain continuously enabled and will function asynchronously. The current
state of the comparator is asynchronously monitored for changes. If an edge matching the interrupt
condition is found, GCLK_AC_DIG is started to register the interrupt condition and generate events. If the
interrupt is enabled in the Interrupt Enable registers (INTENCLR/SET), the AC can wake up the device;
otherwise GCLK_AC_DIG is disabled until the next edge detection. Filtering is not possible with this
configuration.
Figure 30-8. Continuous Mode SleepWalking
GCLK_AC
STATUSB.READYx
Sampled
Comparator Output
COMPCTRLx.ENABLE
tSTARTUP
Write ‘1’
2-3 cycles
30.6.14.2. Single-Shot Measurement during Sleep
For low-power operation, event-triggered measurements can be performed during sleep modes. When
the event occurs, the Power Manager will start GCLK_AC_DIG. The comparator is enabled, and after the
start-up time has passed, a comparison is done, with filtering if desired, and the appropriate peripheral
events and interrupts are also generated, as the figure below. The comparator and GCLK_AC_DIG are
then disabled again automatically, unless configured to wake the system from sleep. Filtering is allowed
with this configuration.
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Figure 30-9. Single-Shot SleepWalking
GCLK_AC
Comparator
Output or Event
Input Event
tSTARTUP tSTARTUP
30.6.15. Synchronization
Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read.
The following bits are synchronized when written:
•Software Reset bit in control register (CTRLA.SWRST)
•Enable bit in control register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
•Enable bit in Comparator Control register (COMPCTRLn.ENABLE)
The following registers are synchronized when written:
•Window Control register (WINCTRL)
Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register
description.
Related Links
Register Synchronization on page 101
30.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00 CTRLA 7:0 LPMUX RUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
0x01 CTRLB 7:0 START1 START0
0x02
EVCTRL
7:0 WINEO0 COMPEO1 COMPEO0
0x03 15:8 COMPEI1 COMPEI0
0x04 INTENCLR 7:0 WIN0 COMP1 COMP0
0x05 INTENSET 7:0 WIN0 COMP1 COMP0
0x06 INTFLAG 7:0 WIN0 COMP1 COMP0
0x07 Reserved
0x08 STATUSA 7:0 WSTATE0[1:0] STATE1 STATE0
0x09 STATUSB 7:0 SYNCBUSY READY1 READY0
0x0A STATUSC 7:0 WSTATE0[1:0] STATE1 STATE0
0x0B Reserved
0x0C WINCTRL 7:0 WINTSEL0[1:0] WEN0
0x0D Reserved
... Reserved
0x0F Reserved
0x10
COMPCTRL0
7:0 INTSEL[1:0] SPEED[1:0] SINGLE ENABLE
0x11 15:8 SWAP MUXPOS[1:0] MUXNEG[2:0]
0x12 23:16 HYST OUT[1:0]
0x13 31:24 FLEN[2:0]
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Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x14
COMPCTRL1
7:0 INTSEL[1:0] SPEED[1:0] SINGLE ENABLE
0x15 15:8 SWAP MUXPOS[1:0] MUXNEG[2:0]
0x16 23:16 HYST OUT[1:0]
0x17 31:24 FLEN[2:0]
0x18 ...
0x1F Reserved
0x20 SCALER0 7:0 VALUE[5:0]
0x21 SCALER1 7:0 VALUE[5:0]
30.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the
8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC
write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.
For details, refer to Register Access Protection.
Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-
Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details,
refer to Synchronization.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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30.8.1. Control A
Name: CTRLA
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LPMUX RUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 – LPMUX: Low-Power Mux
This bit is not synchronized
Value Description
0 The analog input muxes have low resistance, but consume more power at lower voltages
(e.g., are driven by the voltage doubler).
1 The analog input muxes have high resistance, but consume less power at lower voltages
(e.g., the voltage doubler is disabled).
Bit 2 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit controls the behavior of the comparators during standby sleep mode.
This bit is not synchronized
Value Description
0 The comparator pair is disabled during sleep.
1 The comparator pair continues to operate during sleep.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable
Due to synchronization, there is delay from updating the register until the peripheral is enabled/disabled.
The value written to CTRL.ENABLE will read back immediately after being written. SYNCBUSY.ENABLE
is set. SYNCBUSY.ENABLE is cleared when the peripheral is enabled/disabled.
Value Description
0 The AC is disabled.
1 The AC is enabled. Each comparator must also be enabled individually by the Enable bit in
the Comparator Control register (COMPCTRLn.ENABLE).
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the AC to their initial state, and the AC will be disabled.
Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same
write-operation will be discarded.
Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
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Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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30.8.2. Control B
Name: CTRLB
Offset: 0x01
Reset: 0x00
Property:
–
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Access
Reset
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30.8.3. Event Control
Name: EVCTRL
Offset: 0x02
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access
Reset
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Access
Reset
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30.8.4. Interrupt Enable Clear
This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Access
Reset
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30.8.5. Interrupt Enable Set
This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x05
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Access
Reset
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30.8.6. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x06
Reset: 0x00
Property:
–
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Access
Reset
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30.8.7. Status A
Name: STATUSA
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x00
Property:
–
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WSTATE0[1:0]
Access R R
Reset 0 0
Bits 5:4 – WSTATE0[1:0]: Window 0 Current State
These bits show the current state of the signal if the window 0 mode is enabled.
Value Name Description
0x0 ABOVE Signal is above window
0x1 INSIDE Signal is inside window
0x2 BELOW Signal is below window
0x3 Reserved
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30.8.8. Status B
Name: STATUSB
Offset: 0x09
Reset: 0x00
Property:
–
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCBUSY
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 7 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
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30.8.9. Status A
Name: STATUSC
Offset: 0x0A
Reset: 0x00
Property:
–
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WSTATE0[1:0]
Access R R
Reset 0 0
Bits 5:4 – WSTATE0[1:0]: Window 0 Current State
These bits show the current state of the signal if the window 0 mode is enabled.
Value Name Description
0x0 ABOVE Signal is above window
0x1 INSIDE Signal is inside window
0x2 BELOW Signal is below window
0x3 Reserved
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30.8.10. Window Control
Name: WINCTRL
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WINTSEL0[1:0] WEN0
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bits 2:1 – WINTSEL0[1:0]: Window 0 Interrupt Selection
These bits configure the interrupt mode for the comparator window 0 mode.
Value Name Description
0x0 ABOVE Interrupt on signal above window
0x1 INSIDE Interrupt on signal inside window
0x2 BELOW Interrupt on signal below window
0x3 OUTSIDE Interrupt on signal outside window
Bit 0 – WEN0: Window 0 Mode Enable
Value Description
0 Window mode is disabled for comparators 0 and 1.
1 Window mode is enabled for comparators 0 and 1.
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30.8.11. Comparator Control n
Name: COMPCTRLn
Offset: 0x10+n*0x4 [n=0..1]
Reset: 0x00000000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
FLEN[2:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
HYST OUT[1:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SWAP MUXPOS[1:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
INTSEL[1:0] SPEED[1:0] SINGLE ENABLE
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 26:24 – FLEN[2:0]: Filter Length
These bits configure the filtering for comparator n. COMPCTRLn.FLEN can only be written while
COMPCTRLn.ENABLE is zero.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 OFF No filtering
0x1 MAJ3 3-bit majority function (2 of 3)
0x2 MAJ5 5-bit majority function (3 of 5)
0x3-0x7 N/A Reserved
Bit 19 – HYST: Hysteresis Level
This bit indicates the hysteresis mode of comparator n. Hysteresis is available only for continuous mode
(COMPCTRLn. SINGLE=0). COMPCTRLn.HYST can be written only while COMPCTRLn.ENABLE is
zero.
This bit is not synchronized.
These bits are not synchronized.
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Value Name
0 Hysteresis is disabled.
1 Hysteresis is enabled.
Bits 17:16 – OUT[1:0]: Output
These bits configure the output selection for comparator n. COMPCTRLn.OUT can be written only while
COMPCTRLn.ENABLE is zero.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 OFF The output of COMPn is not routed to the COMPn I/O port
0x1 ASYNC The asynchronous output of COMPn is routed to the COMPn I/O port
0x2 SYNC The synchronous output (including filtering) of COMPn is routed to the COMPn I/O
port
0x3 N/A Reserved
Bit 15 – SWAP: Swap Inputs and Invert
This bit swaps the positive and negative inputs to COMPn and inverts the output. This function can be
used for offset cancellation. COMPCTRLn.SWAP can be written only while COMPCTRLn.ENABLE is
zero.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Description
0 The output of MUXPOS connects to the positive input, and the output of MUXNEG connects
to the negative input.
1 The output of MUXNEG connects to the positive input, and the output of MUXPOS connects
to the negative input.
Bits 13:12 – MUXPOS[1:0]: Positive Input Mux Selection
These bits select which input will be connected to the positive input of comparator n.
COMPCTRLn.MUXPOS can be written only while COMPCTRLn.ENABLE is zero.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 PIN0 I/O pin 0
0x1 PIN1 I/O pin 1
0x2 PIN2 I/O pin 2
0x3 PIN3 I/O pin 3
Bits 6:5 – INTSEL[1:0]: Interrupt Selection
These bits select the condition for comparator n to generate an interrupt or event. COMPCTRLn.INTSEL
can be written only while COMPCTRLn.ENABLE is zero.
These bits are not synchronized.
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Value Name Description
0x0 TOGGLE Interrupt on comparator output toggle
0x1 RISING Interrupt on comparator output rising
0x2 FALLING Interrupt on comparator output falling
0x3 EOC Interrupt on end of comparison (single-shot mode only)
Bits 3:2 – SPEED[1:0]: Speed Selection
This bit indicates the speed/propagation delay mode of comparator n. COMPCTRLn.SPEED can be
written only while COMPCTRLn.ENABLE is zero.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Name Description
0x0 LOW Low speed
0x1 HIGH High speed
0x2-0x3 N/A Reserved
Bit 1 – SINGLE: Single-Shot Mode
This bit determines the operation of comparator n. COMPCTRLn.SINGLE can be written only while
COMPCTRLn.ENABLE is zero.
These bits are not synchronized.
Value Description
0 Comparator n operates in continuous measurement mode.
1 Comparator n operates in single-shot mode.
Bit 0 – ENABLE: Enable
Writing a zero to this bit disables comparator n.
Writing a one to this bit enables comparator n.
Due to synchronization, there is delay from updating the register until the comparator is enabled/disabled.
The value written to COMPCTRLn.ENABLE will read back immediately after being written.
SYNCBUSY.COMPCTRLn is set. SYNCBUSY.COMPCTRLn is cleared when the peripheral is enabled/
disabled.
Writing a one to COMPCTRLn.ENABLE will prevent further changes to the other bits in COMPCTRLn.
These bits remain protected until COMPCTRLn.ENABLE is written to zero and the write is synchronized.
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30.8.12. Scaler n
Name: SCALERn
Offset: 0x20+n*0x1 [n=0..1]
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
VALUE[5:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 5:0 – VALUE[5:0]: Scaler Value
These bits define the scaling factor for channel n of the VDD voltage scaler. The output voltage, VSCALE,
is:
SCALE =DD VALUE+1
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31. DAC – Digital-to-Analog Converter
31.1. Overview
The Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) converts a digital value to a voltage. The DAC has one channel
with 10-bit resolution, and it is capable of converting up to 350,000 samples per second (350ksps).
31.2. Features
•DAC with 10-bit resolution
•Up to 350ksps conversion rate
•Multiple trigger sources
•High-drive capabilities
•Output can be used as input to the Analog Comparator (AC)
31.3. Block Diagram
Figure 31-1. DAC Block Diagram
D
ATABUF
DATA
DAC Controller
DAC10 VOUT
VREFA
Internal input
VDDANA
Ref.voltage (VREF)
Output
Buffer
31.4. Signal Description
Signal Name Type Description
VOUT Analog output DAC output
VREFA Analog input External reference
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
31.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.
31.5.1. I/O Lines
Using the DAC Controller’s I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured using the port configuration
(PORT).
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PORT - I/O Pin Controller on page 320
31.5.2. Power Management
The DAC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running.
The DAC interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes.
Events connected to the event system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep
modes.
Related Links
PM – Power Manager on page 129
31.5.3. Clocks
The DAC bus clock (CLK_DAC_APB) can be enabled and disabled by the Power Manager, and the
default state of CLK_DAC_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking section.
A generic clock (GCLK_DAC) is required to clock the DAC Controller. This clock must be configured and
enabled in the Generic Clock Controller before using the DAC Controller. Refer to GCLK – Generic Clock
Controller for details.
This generic clock is asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_DAC_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writes
to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to Synchronization for
further details.
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
31.5.4. Interrupts
The interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the DAC Controller interrupt(s)
requires the interrupt controller to be configured first.
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
31.5.5. Events
The events are connected to the Event System.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
31.5.6. Debug Operation
When the CPU is halted in debug mode the DAC will halt normal operation. Any on-going conversions will
be completed. The DAC can be forced to continue normal operation during debugging. If the DAC is
configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar,
improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.
31.5.7. Register Access Protection
All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller
(PAC), except the following registers:
•Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register
•Data Buffer (DATABUF) register
Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-
Protection" property in each individual register description.
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PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger
Related Links
PAC - Peripheral Access Controller on page 45
31.5.8. Analog Connections
The DAC has one output pin (VOUT) and one analog input pin (VREFA) that must be configured first.
When internal input is used, it must be enabled before DAC Controller is enabled.
31.6. Functional Description
31.6.1. Principle of Operation
The DAC converts the digital value located in the Data register (DATA) into an analog voltage on the DAC
output (VOUT).
A conversion is started when new data is written to the Data register. The resulting voltage is available on
the DAC output after the conversion time. A conversion can also be started by input events from the
Event System.
31.6.2. Basic Operation
31.6.2.1. Initialization
The following registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the DAC is disabled
(CTRLA.ENABLE is zero):
•Control B register (CTRLB)
•Event Control register (EVCTRL)
Enable-protection is denoted by the Enable-Protected property in the register description.
Before enabling the DAC, it must be configured by selecting the voltage reference using the Reference
Selection bits in the Control B register (CTRLB.REFSEL).
31.6.2.2. Enabling, Disabling and Resetting
The DAC Controller is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register
(CTRLA.ENABLE). The DAC Controller is disabled by writing a '0' to CTRLA.ENABLE.
The DAC Controller is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register
(CTRLA.SWRST). All registers in the DAC will be reset to their initial state, and the DAC Controller will be
disabled. Refer to the CTRLA register for details.
31.6.2.3. Enabling the Output Buffer
To enable the DAC output on the VOUT pin, the output driver must be enabled by writing a one to the
External Output Enable bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.EOEN).
The DAC output buffer provides a high-drive-strength output, and is capable of driving both resistive and
capacitive loads. To minimize power consumption, the output buffer should be enabled only when
external output is needed.
31.6.2.4. Digital to Analog Conversion
The DAC converts a digital value (stored in the DATA register) into an analog voltage. The conversion
range is between GND and the selected DAC voltage reference. The default voltage reference is the
internal reference voltage. Other voltage reference options are the analog supply voltage (VDDANA) and
the external voltage reference (VREFA). The voltage reference is selected by writing to the Reference
Selection bits in the Control B register (CTRLB.REFSEL).
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The output voltage from the DAC can be calculated using the following formula:
OUT =DATA
03FF VREF
A new conversion starts as soon as a new value is loaded into DATA. DATA can either be loaded via the
APB bus during a CPU write operation, using DMA, or from the DATABUF register when a START event
occurs. Refer to Events for details. As there is no automatic indication that a conversion is done, the
sampling period must be greater than or equal to the specified conversion time.
31.6.3. Interrupts
The DAC Controller has the following interrupt sources:
•Data Buffer Empty (EMPTY): Indicates that the internal data buffer of the DAC is empty.
•Underrun (UNDERRUN): Indicates that the internal data buffer of the DAC is empty and a DAC
start of conversion event occurred. Refer to Events for details.
Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status
and Clear register (INTFLAG) is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually
enabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and
disabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.
The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled or the DAC
is reset. See INTFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags.
All interrupt requests from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined
interrupt request to the NVIC. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt
condition is present.
Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated..
Related Links
Nested Vector Interrupt Controller on page 41
31.6.4. Events
The DAC Controller can generate the following output events:
•Data Buffer Empty (EMPTY): Generated when the internal data buffer of the DAC is empty. Refer to
DMA Operation for details.
Writing a '1' to an Event Output bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EMPTYEO) enables the
corresponding output event. Writing a '0' to this bit disables the corresponding output event.
The DAC can take the following action on an input event:
•Start Conversion (START): DATABUF value is transferred into DATA as soon as the DAC is ready
for the next conversion, and then conversion is started. START is considered as asynchronous to
GCLK_DAC thus it is resynchronized in DAC Controller. Refer to Digital to Analog Conversion for
details.
Writing a '1' to an Event Input bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.STARTEI) enables the
corresponding action on an input event. Writing a '0' to this bit disables the corresponding action on input
event.
Note: When several events are connected to the DAC Controller, the enabled action will be taken on any
of the incoming events.
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By default, DAC Controller detects rising edge events. Falling edge detection can be enabled by writing a
'1' to EVCTRL.INVEIx.
Related Links
EVSYS – Event System on page 349
31.6.5. Sleep Mode Operation
The generic clock for the DAC is running in idle sleep mode. If the Run In Standby bit in the Control A
register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) is one, the DAC output buffer will keep its value in standby sleep mode. If
CTRLA.RUNSTDBY is zero, the DAC output buffer will be disabled in standby sleep mode.
31.6.6. Synchronization
Due to the asynchronicity between main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers
need to be synchronized when written or read. A register can require:
•Synchronization when written
•Synchronization when read
•Synchronization when written and read
•No synchronization
When executing an operation that requires synchronization, the will be set immediately, and cleared when
synchronization is complete.
If an operation that requires synchronization is executed while its busy bit is one, the operation is
discarded and an error is generated.
The following bits need synchronization when written:
•Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST)
•Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
•All bits in the Data register (DATA)
•All bits in the Data Buffer register (DATABUF)
Write-synchronization is denoted by the Write-Synchronized property in the register description.
31.6.7. Additional Features
31.6.7.1. DAC as an Internal Reference
The DAC output can be internally enabled as input to the analog comparator. This is enabled by writing a
one to the Internal Output Enable bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.IOEN). It is possible to have the
internal and external output enabled simultaneously.
The DAC output can also be enabled as input to the Analog-to-Digital Converter. In this case, the output
buffer must be enabled.
31.6.7.2. Data Buffer
The Data Buffer register (DATABUF) and the Data register (DATA) are linked together to form a two-stage
FIFO. The DAC uses the Start Conversion event to load data from DATABUF into DATA and start a new
conversion. The Start Conversion event is enabled by writing a one to the Start Event Input bit in the
Event Control register (EVCTRL.STARTEI). If a Start Conversion event occurs when DATABUF is empty,
an Underrun interrupt request is generated if the Underrun interrupt is enabled.
The DAC can generate a Data Buffer Empty event when DATABUF becomes empty and new data can be
loaded to the buffer. The Data Buffer Empty event is enabled by writing a one to the Empty Event Output
bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EMPTYEO). A Data Buffer Empty interrupt request is
generated if the Data Buffer Empty interrupt is enabled.
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31.6.7.3. Voltage Pump
When the DAC is used at operating voltages lower than 2.5V, the voltage pump must be enabled. This
enabling is done automatically, depending on operating voltage.
The voltage pump can be disabled by writing a one to the Voltage Pump Disable bit in the Control B
register (CTRLB.VPD). This can be used to reduce power consumption when the operating voltage is
above 2.5V.
The voltage pump uses the asynchronous GCLK_DAC clock, and requires that the clock frequency be at
least four times higher than the sampling period.
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31.7. Register Summary
Offset Name Bit Pos.
0x00 CTRLA 7:0 RUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
0x01 CTRLB 7:0 REFSEL[1:0] VPD LEFTADJ IOEN EOEN
0x02 EVCTRL 7:0 EMPTYEO STARTEI
0x03 Reserved
0x04 INTENCLR 7:0 SYNCRDY EMPTY UNDERRUN
0x05 INTENSET 7:0 SYNCRDY EMPTY UNDERRUN
0x06 INTFLAG 7:0 SYNCRDY EMPTY UNDERRUN
0x07 STATUS 7:0 SYNCBUSY
0x08
DATA
7:0 DATA[7:0]
0x09 15:8 DATA[15:8]
0x0A
...
0x0B
Reserved
0x0C
DATABUF
7:0 DATABUF[7:0]
0x0D 15:8 DATABUF[15:8]
31.8. Register Description
Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the
8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be
accessed directly.
Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC
write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.
For details, refer to Register Access Protection.
Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-
Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details,
refer to Synchronization.
Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled.
Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.
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31.8.1. Control A
Name: CTRLA
Offset: 0x00
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – RUNSTDBY: Run in Standby
This bit is not synchronized
Value Description
0 The DAC output buffer is disabled in standby sleep mode.
1 The DAC output buffer can be enabled in standby sleep mode.
Bit 1 – ENABLE: Enable DAC Controller
Due to synchronization there is delay from writing CTRLA.ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/
disabled. The value written to CTRLA.ENABLE will read back immediately and the corresponding bit in
the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY.ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY.ENABLE will be
cleared when the operation is complete.
Value Description
0 The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1 The peripheral is enabled or being enabled.
Bit 0 – SWRST: Software Reset
Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the DAC to their initial state, and the DAC will be disabled.
Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same
write-operation will be discarded.
Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.
CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.
Value Description
0 There is no reset operation ongoing.
1 The reset operation is ongoing.
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31.8.2. Control B
Name: CTRLB
Offset: 0x01
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
REFSEL[1:0] VPD LEFTADJ IOEN EOEN
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 7:6 – REFSEL[1:0]: Reference Selection
This bit field selects the Reference Voltage for the DAC.
Value Name Description
0x0 VREF Internal voltage reference
0x1 VDDANA Analog voltage supply
0x2 VREFP External reference
0x3 Reserved
Bit 3 – VPD: Voltage Pump Disabled
This bit controls the behavior of the voltage pump.
Value Description
0 Voltage pump is turned on/off automatically
1 Voltage pump is disabled.
Bit 2 – LEFTADJ: Left-Adjusted Data
This bit controls how the 10-bit conversion data is adjusted in the Data and Data Buffer registers.
Value Description
0 DATA and DATABUF registers are right-adjusted.
1 DATA and DATABUF registers are left-adjusted.
Bit 1 – IOEN: Internal Output Enable
Value Description
0 Internal DAC output not enabled.
1 Internal DAC output enabled to be used by the AC.
Bit 0 – EOEN: External Output Enable
Value Description
0 The DAC output is turned off.
1 The high-drive output buffer drives the DAC output to the VOUT pin.
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31.8.3. Event Control
Name: EVCTRL
Offset: 0x02
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EMPTYEO STARTEI
Access R/W R/W
Reset 0 0
Bit 1 – EMPTYEO: Data Buffer Empty Event Output
This bit indicates whether or not the Data Buffer Empty event is enabled and will be generated when the
Data Buffer register is empty.
Value Description
0 Data Buffer Empty event is disabled and will not be generated.
1 Data Buffer Empty event is enabled and will be generated.
Bit 0 – STARTEI: Start Conversion Event Input
This bit indicates whether or not the Start Conversion event is enabled and data are loaded from the Data
Buffer register to the Data register upon event reception.
Value Description
0 A new conversion will not be triggered on any incoming event.
1 A new conversion will be triggered on any incoming event.
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31.8.4. Interrupt Enable Clear
This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).
Name: INTENCLR
Offset: 0x04
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCRDY EMPTY UNDERRUN
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the
Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – EMPTY: Data Buffer Empty Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Data Buffer Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Data Buffer
Empty interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Data Buffer Empty interrupt is disabled.
1 The Data Buffer Empty interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – UNDERRUN: Underrun Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Data Buffer Underrun Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Data
Buffer Underrun interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Data Buffer Underrun interrupt is disabled.
1 The Data Buffer Underrun interrupt is enabled.
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31.8.5. Interrupt Enable Set
This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes
in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).
Name: INTENSET
Offset: 0x05
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCRDY EMPTY UNDERRUN
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the
Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – EMPTY: Data Buffer Empty Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Data Buffer Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Data Buffer
Empty interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Data Buffer Empty interrupt is disabled.
1 The Data Buffer Empty interrupt is enabled.
Bit 0 – UNDERRUN: Underrun Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Data Buffer Underrun Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Data Buffer
Underrun interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Data Buffer Underrun interrupt is disabled.
1 The Data Buffer Underrun interrupt is enabled.
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31.8.6. Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
Name: INTFLAG
Offset: 0x06
Reset: 0x00
Property:
PAC Write-Protection
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCRDY EMPTY UNDERRUN
Access R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0
Bit 2 – SYNCRDY: Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the
Synchronization Ready interrupt.
Value Description
0 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1 The Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled.
Bit 1 – EMPTY: Data Buffer Empty
This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it or by writing new data to DATABUF.
This flag is set when data is transferred from DATABUF to DATA, and the DAC is ready to receive new
data in DATABUF, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.EMPTY is one.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Data Buffer Empty interrupt flag.
Bit 0 – UNDERRUN: Underrun
This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.
This flag is set when a start conversion event occurs when DATABUF is empty, and will generate an
interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.UNDERRUN is one.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Underrun interrupt flag.
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31.8.7. Status
Name: STATUS
Offset: 0x07
Reset: 0x00
Property:
-
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNCBUSY
Access R
Reset 0
Bit 7 – SYNCBUSY: Synchronization Busy Status
This bit is cleared when the synchronization of registers between the clock domains is complete.
This bit is set when the synchronization of registers between clock domains is started.
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31.8.8. Data DAC
Name: DATA
Offset: 0x08
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[15:8]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – DATA[15:0]: Data value to be converted
DATA register contains the 10-bit value that is converted to a voltage by the DAC. The adjustment of
these 10 bits within the 16-bit register is controlled by CTRLB.LEFTADJ.
Table 31-1. Valid Data Bits
CTRLB.LEFTADJ DATA Description
0 DATA[9:0] Right adjusted, 10-bits
1 DATA[15:6] Left adjusted, 10-bits
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31.8.9. Data Buffer
Name: DATABUF
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x0000
Property:
Write-Synchronized
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATABUF[15:8]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATABUF[7:0]
Access W W W W W W W W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bits 15:0 – DATABUF[15:0]: Data Buffer
DATABUF contains the value to be transferred into DATA register.
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32. PTC - Peripheral Touch Controller
32.1. Overview
The Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) acquires signals in order to detect touch on capacitive sensors.
The external capacitive touch sensor is typically formed on a PCB, and the sensor electrodes are
connected to the analog front end of the PTC through the I/O pins in the device. The PTC supports both
self- and mutual-capacitance sensors.
In mutual-capacitance mode, sensing is done using capacitive touch matrices in various X-Y
configurations, including indium tin oxide (ITO) sensor grids. The PTC requires one pin per X-line and one
pin per Y-line.
In self-capacitance mode, the PTC requires only one pin (Y-line) for each touch sensor.
The number of available pins and the assignment of X- and Y-lines is depending on both package type
and device configuration. Refer to the Configuration Summary and I/O Multiplexing table for details.
32.2. Features
•Low-power, high-sensitivity, environmentally robust capacitive touch buttons, sliders, wheels and
proximity sensing
–Down to 8μA with 200ms scan rate
•Supports wake-up on touch from standby sleep mode
•Supports mutual capacitance and self-capacitance sensing
–6/10/16 buttons in self-capacitance mode, for 32-/48-/64- pins respectively
–60/120/256 buttons in mutual-capacitance mode, for 32-/48-/64- pins respectively
–Mix-and-match mutual-and self-capacitance sensors
•One pin per electrode – no external components
•Load compensating charge sensing
–Parasitic capacitance compensation and adjustable gain for superior sensitivity
•Zero drift over the temperature and VDD range
–Auto calibration and re-calibration of sensors
•Single-shot and free-running charge measurement
•Hardware noise filtering and noise signal de-synchronization for high conducted immunity
•Selectable channel change delay allows choosing the settling time on a new channel, as required
•Acquisition-start triggered by command or through auto-triggering feature
•Low CPU utilization through interrupt on acquisition-complete
•Supported by the Atmel® QTouch® Composer development tools. See also Atmel|Start and Atmel
Studio documentation.
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32.3. Block Diagram
Figure 32-1. PTC Block Diagram Mutual-Capacitance
Compensation
Circuit
Acquisition Module
- Gain control
- ADC
- Filtering
RSIRQ
Result
Y0
Y1
Ym
X0
X1
Xn
X Line Driver
Input
Control
10
CX0Y0
CXnYm
Figure 32-2. PTC Block Diagram Self-Capacitance
Compensation
Circuit
Acquisition Module
- Gain control
- ADC
- Filtering
RSIRQ
Result
Y0
Y1
Ym
X Line Driver
Input
Control
10
CY0
CYm
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32.4. Signal Description
Table 32-1. Signal Description for PTC
Name Type Description
Y[m:0] Analog Y-line (Input/Output)
X[n:0] Digital X-line (Output)
Note: The number of X and Y lines are device dependent. Refer to Configuration Summary for details.
Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One signal
can be mapped on several pins.
32.5. Product Dependencies
In order to use this Peripheral, configure the other components of the system as described in the
following sections.
32.5.1. I/O Lines
The I/O lines used for analog X-lines and Y-lines must be connected to external capacitive touch sensor
electrodes. External components are not required for normal operation. However, to improve the EMC
performance, a series resistor of 1kΩ or more can be used on X-lines and Y-lines.
32.5.1.1. Mutual-capacitance Sensor Arrangement
A mutual-capacitance sensor is formed between two I/O lines - an X electrode for transmitting and Y
electrode for receiving. The mutual capacitance between the X and Y electrode is measured by the
Peripheral Touch Controller.
Figure 32-3. Mutual Capacitance Sensor Arrangement
PTC
Module
MCU
X0
Xn
Y0
Ym
X1
Y1
Sensor Capacitance Cx,y
Cx0,y0 Cx0,y1 Cx0,ym
Cx1,y0 Cx1,y1 Cx1,ym
Cxn,y0 Cxn,y1 Cxn,ym
PTC
Module
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32.5.1.2. Self-capacitance Sensor Arrangement
The self-capacitance sensor is connected to a single pin on the Peripheral Touch Controller through the Y
electrode for receiving the signal. The sense electrode capacitance is measured by the Peripheral Touch
Controller.
Figure 32-4. Self-capacitance Sensor Arrangement
MCU
PTC
Module
Y0
Y1
Ym
Cy0
Cy1
Cym
Sensor Capacitance Cy
For more information about designing the touch sensor, refer to Buttons, Sliders and Wheels Touch
Sensor Design Guide on http://www.atmel.com.
32.5.2. Clocks
The PTC is clocked by the .
Related Links
GCLK - Generic Clock Controller on page 108
PM – Power Manager on page 129
32.6. Functional Description
In order to access the PTC, the user must use the QTouch Composer tool to configure and link the
QTouch Library firmware with the application code. QTouch Library can be used to implement buttons,
sliders, wheels and proximity sensor in a variety of combinations on a single interface.
Figure 32-5. QTouch Library Usage
Custom Code Compiler
Link Application
Atmel QTouch
Library
For more information about QTouch Library, refer to the Atmel QTouch Library Peripheral Touch Controller
User Guide.
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33. Electrical Characteristics
33.1. Disclaimer
All typical values are measured at T = 25°C unless otherwise specified. All minimum and maximum
values are valid across operating temperature and voltage unless otherwise specified.
33.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses beyond those listed in the table may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only and functional operation of the device at these or other conditions beyond those indicated in
the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 33-1. Absolute maximum ratings
Symbol Parameter Min. Max. Units
VDD Power supply voltage 0 3.8 V
IVDD Current into a VDD pin - 92(1) mA
IGND Current out of a GND pin - 130(1) mA
VPIN Pin voltage with respect to GND and VDD GND-0.6V VDD+0.6V V
Tstorage Storage temp -60 150 °C
Note: 1. Maximum source current is 46mA and maximum sink current is 65mA per cluster. A cluster is a
group of GPIOs as shown in the following table. Also note that each VDD/GND pair is connected to 2
clusters so current consumption through the pair will be a sum of the clusters source/sink currents.
Table 33-2. GPIO Clusters
PACKAGE CLUSTER GPIO SUPPLIES PINS
CONNECTED TO THE
CLUSTER
64pins 1 PB31 PB30 PA31 PA30 VDDIN pin56/GND pin54
2 PA28 PA27 PB23 PB22 VDDIN pin56/GND pin54
and VDDIO pin 48/GND
pin47
3 PA25 PA24 PA23 PA22 PA21 PA20 PB17 PB16 PA19 PA18 PA17 PA16 VDDIO pin 48/GND pin47
and VDDIO pin34/GND
pin33
4 PA15 PA14 PA13 PA12 PB15 PB14 PB13 PB12 PB11 PB10 VDDIO pin 34/GND pin33
and VDDIO pin21/GND
pin22
5 PA11 PA10 PA09 PA08 VDDIO pin21/GND pin22
6 PA07 PA06 PA05 PA04 PB09 PB08 PB07 PB06 VDDANA pin 8/GNDANA
pin7
7 PB05 PB04 PA03 PA02 PA01 PA00 PB03 PB02 PB01 PB00 VDDANA pin 8/GNDANA
pin7
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PACKAGE CLUSTER GPIO SUPPLIES PINS
CONNECTED TO THE
CLUSTER
48pins 1 PA31 PA30 VDDIN pin44/GND pin42
2 PA28 PA27 PB23 PB22 VDDIN pin44/GND pin42
and VDDIO pin36/GND
pin35
3 PA25 PA24 PA23 PA22 PA21 PA20 PA19 PA18 PA17 PA16 PA15 PA14 PA13 PA12 PB11 PB10 VDDIO pin36/GND pin35
and VDDIO pin17/GND
pin18
4 PA11 PA10 PA09 PA08 VDDIO pin17/GND pin18
5 PA07 PA06 PA05 PA04 PB09 PB08 VDDANA pin6/GNDANA
pin5
6 PA03 PA02 PA01 PA00 PB03 PB02 VDDANA pin6/GNDANA
pin5
32pins 1 PA31 PA30 VDDIN pin30/GND pin 28
2 PA28 PA27 PA25 PA24 PA23 PA22 PA19 PA18 PA17 PA16 PA15 PA14 PA11 PA10 PA09 PA08 VDDIN pin30/GND pin 28
and VDDANA pin9/GND
pin10
3 PA07 PA06 PA05 PA04 PA03 PA02 PA01 PA00 VDDANA pin9/GND pin10
33.3. General Operating Ratings
The device must operate within the ratings listed in the table in order for all other electrical characteristics
and typical characteristics of the device to be valid.
Table 33-3. General operating conditions
Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
VDD Power supply voltage 1.62(1) 3.3 3.63 V
VDDANA Analog supply voltage 1.62(1) 3.3 3.63 V
TATemperature range -40 25 85 °C
TJJunction temperature - - 100 °C
Note: 1. With BOD33 disabled. If the BOD33 is enabled, check BOD LEVEL value Table 33-18.
Note: 2. In debugger cold-plugging mode, NVM erase operations are not protected by the BOD33 and
BOD12. NVM erase operation at supply voltages below specified minimum can cause corruption of NVM
areas that are mandatory for correct device behavior.
33.4. Supply Characteristics
The following characteristics are applicable to the operating temperature range: TA = -40°C to 85°C,
unless otherwise specified and are valid for a junction temperature up to TJ = 100°C.
Table 33-4. Supply Characteristics
Symbol Conditions Voltage
Min. Max. Units
VDDIO
VDDIN
VDDANA
Full Voltage Range 1.62 3.63 V
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Table 33-5. Supply Rise Rates
Symbol Parameter Rise Rate Units
Max.
VDDIO
VDDIN
VDDANA
DC supply peripheral I/Os, internal regulator and analog supply voltage 0.1 V/μs
Related Links
Power Supply and Start-Up Considerations on page 31
33.5. Maximum Clock Frequencies
Table 33-6. Maximum GCLK Generator Output Frequencies
Symbol Description Max. Units
fGCLKGEN0/fGCLK_MAIN
fGCLKGEN1
fGCLKGEN2
fGCLKGEN3
fGCLKGEN4
fGCLKGEN5
fGCLKGEN6
fGCLKGEN7
GCLK Generator Output Frequency 48 MHz
Table 33-7. Maximum Peripheral Clock Frequencies
Symbol Description Max. Units
fCPU CPU clock frequency 48 MHz
fAHB AHB clock frequency 48 MHz
fAPBA APBA clock frequency 48 MHz
fAPBB APBB clock frequency 48 MHz
fAPBC APBC clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_DFLL48M_REF DFLL48M Reference clock frequency 35.1 kHz
fGCLK_WDT WDT input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_RTC RTC input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EIC EIC input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_0 EVSYS channel 0 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_1 EVSYS channel 1 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_2 EVSYS channel 2 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_3 EVSYS channel 3 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_4 EVSYS channel 4 input clock frequency 48 MHz
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Symbol Description Max. Units
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_5 EVSYS channel 5 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_6 EVSYS channel 6 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_7 EVSYS channel 7 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOMx_SLOW Common SERCOM slow input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM0_CORE SERCOM0 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM1_CORE SERCOM1 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM2_CORE SERCOM2 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM3_CORE SERCOM3 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM4_CORE SERCOM4 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM5_CORE SERCOM5 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_TC0, GCLK_TC1 TC0,TC1 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_TC2, GCLK_TC3 TC2,TC3 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_TC4, GCLK_TC5 TC4,TC5 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_TC6, GCLK_TC7 TC6,TC7 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_ADC ADC input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_AC_DIG AC digital input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_AC_ANA AC analog input clock frequency 64 kHz
fGCLK_DAC DAC input clock frequency 350 kHz
fGCLK_PTC PTC input clock frequency 48 MHz
33.6. Power Consumption
The values in the Current Consumption table are measured values of power consumption under the
following conditions, except where noted:
•Operating conditions
–VVDDIN = 3.3 V
•Wake up time from sleep mode is measured from the edge of the wakeup signal to the execution of
the first instruction fetched in flash.
•Oscillators
–XOSC (crystal oscillator) stopped
–XOSC32K (32kHz crystal oscillator) running with external 32kHz crystal
–DFLL48M using XOSC32K as reference and running at 48 MHz
•Clocks
–DFLL48M used as main clock source, except otherwise specified.
–CPU, AHB clocks undivided
–APBA clock divided by 4
–APBB and APBC bridges off
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•The following AHB module clocks are running: NVMCTRL, APBA bridge
–All other AHB clocks stopped
•The following peripheral clocks running: PM, SYSCTRL, RTC
–All other peripheral clocks stopped
•I/Os are inactive with internal pull-up
•CPU is running on flash with 1 wait states
•NVMCTRL cache enabled
•BOD33 disabled
Table 33-8. Current Consumption
Mode Conditions TAMin. Typ. Max. Units
ACTIVE CPU running a While(1) algorithm 25°C 2.13 2.33 2.52 mA
85°C 2.24 2.44 2.63
CPU running a While(1) algorithm VDDIN=1.8V,
CPU is running on Flash with 3 wait states
25°C 2.13 2.34 2.53
85°C 2.26 2.45 2.64
CPU running a While(1) algorithm, CPU is
running on Flash with 3 wait states with
GCLKIN as reference
25°C - 42*freq +118 - μA
(with freq in MHz)
85°C - 42*freq +208 -
CPU running a Fibonacci algorithm 25°C 3.63 4.03 4.37 mA
85°C 3.74 4.12 4.44
CPU running a Fibonacci algorithm
VDDIN=1.8V, CPU is running on flash with 3
wait states
25°C 3.64 4.03 4.37
85°C 3.76 4.13 4.44
CPU running a Fibonacci algorithm, CPU is
running on Flash with 3 wait states with
GCLKIN as reference
25°C - 80*freq +118 - μA
(with freq in MHz)
85°C - 80*freq +208 -
CPU running a CoreMark algorithm 25°C 5.22 5.72 6.16 mA
85°C 5.36 5.89 6.37
CPU running a CoreMark algorithm
VDDIN=1.8V, CPU is running on flash with 3
wait states
25°C 4.58 4.95 5.27
85°C 4.74 5.10 5.42
CPU running a CoreMark algorithm, CPU is
running on Flash with 3 wait states with
GCLKIN as reference
25°C - 94*freq +118 - μA
(with freq in MHz)
85°C - 96*freq +210 -
IDLE0 25°C 1.24 1.35 1.45 mA
85°C 1.31 1.45 1.57
IDLE1 25°C 0.87 0.95 1.03
85°C 0.91 1.03 1.13
IDLE2 25°C 0.72 0.78 0.85
85°C 0.76 0.86 0.96
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Mode Conditions TAMin. Typ. Max. Units
STANDBY XOSC32K running
RTC running at 1kHz
25°C - 3.80 11.95 μA
85°C - 39.91 100
XOSC32K and RTC stopped 25°C - 2.46 11.13
85°C - 38.23 100
Table 33-9. Wake-up Time
Mode Conditions TAMin. Typ. Max. Units
IDLE0 OSC8M used as main clock source, cache disabled 25°C 3.3 4.0 4.5 μs
85°C 3.4 4.0 4.5
IDLE1 OSC8M used as main clock source, cache disabled 25°C 10.5 12.1 13.7
85°C 12.1 13.6 15.0
IDLE2 OSC8M used as main clock source, cache disabled 25°C 11.7 13.0 14.3
85°C 13.0 14.5 15.9
STANDBY OSC8M used as main clock source, cache disabled 25°C 17.5 19.6 21.4
85°C 18.0 19.7 21.4
Figure 33-1. Measurement Schematic
VDDIN
VDDANA
VDDIO
VDDCORE
Amp 0
33.7. Peripheral Power Consumption
Default conditions, except where noted:
•Operating conditions
–VVDDIN = 3.3 V
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•Oscillators
–XOSC (crystal oscillator) stopped
–XOSC32K (32 kHz crystal oscillator) running with external 32kHz crystal
–OSC8M at 8MHz
•Clocks
–OSC8M used as main clock source
–CPU, AHB and APBn clocks undivided
•The following AHB module clocks are running: NVMCTRL, HPB2 bridge, HPB1 bridge, HPB0
bridge
–All other AHB clocks stopped
•The following peripheral clocks running: PM, SYSCTRL
–All other peripheral clocks stopped
•I/Os are inactive with internal pull-up
•CPU in IDLE0 mode
•Cache enabled
•BOD33 disabled
In this default conditions, the power consumption Idefault is measured.
Operating mode for each peripheral in turn:
•Configure and enable the peripheral GCLK (When relevant, see conditions)
•Unmask the peripheral clock
•Enable the peripheral (when relevant)
•Set CPU in IDLE0 mode
•Measurement Iperiph
•Wake-up CPU via EIC (async: level detection, filtering disabled)
•Disable the peripheral (when relevant)
•Mask the peripheral clock
•Disable the peripheral GCLK (when relevant, see conditions)
Each peripheral power consumption provided in table x-9 is the value (Iperiph - Idefault), using the same
measurement method as for global power consumption measurement.
Table 33-10. Typical Peripheral Power Consumption
Peripheral Conditions Typ. Units
RTC fGCLK_RTC = 32kHz, 32 bit counter mode 5.6 μA
WDT fGCLK_WDT = 32kHz, normal mode with EW 4.2
AC Both fGCLK = 8MHz, Enable both COMP 25.8
TCx(1) fGCLK = 8MHz, Enable + COUNTER in 8 bit mode 41.5
SERCOMx.I2CM(2) fGCLK = 8MHz, Enable 50.3
SERCOMx.I2CS(2) fGCLK = 8MHz, Enable 23.6
SERCOMx.SPI(2) fGCLK = 8MHz, Enable 47.9
SERCOMx.USART(2) fGCLK = 8MHz, Enable 47.6
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Notes: 1. All TCs share the same power consumption values.
2. All SERCOMs share the same power consumption values.
33.8. I/O Pin Characteristics
33.8.1. Normal I/O Pins
Table 33-11. RevD and later normal I/O Pins Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RPULL Pull-up - Pull-down resistance 20 40 60 kΩ
VIL Input low-level voltage VDD = 1.62V-2.7V - - 0.25*VDD V
VDD = 2.7V-3.63V - - 0.3*VDD
VIH Input high-level voltage VDD = 1.62V-2.7V 0.7*VDD - -
VDD = 2.7V-3.63V 0.55*VDD - -
VOL Output low-level voltage VDD > 1.6V, IOL max - 0.1*VDD 0.2*VDD
VOH Output high-level voltage VDD > 1.6V, IOH max 0.8*VDD 0.9*VDD -
IOL Output low-level current VDD = 1.62V-3V,
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=0
- - 1 mA
VDD = 3V-3.63V,
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=0
- - 2.5
VDD = 1.62V-3V,
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=1
- - 3
VDD = 3V-3.63V,
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=1
- - 10
IOH Output high-level current VDD = 1.62V-3V,
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=0
- - 0.7
VDD = 3V-3.63V,
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=0
- - 2
VDD = 1.62V-3V,
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=1
- - 2
VDD = 3V-3.63V,
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=1
- - 7
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
tRISE Rise time(1) PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=0
load = 5pF, VDD = 3.3V
- - 15 ns
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=1
load = 20pF, VDD = 3.3V
- - 15
tFALL Fall time(1) PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=0
load = 5pF, VDD = 3.3V
- - 15
PORT.PINCFG.DRVSTR=1
load = 20pF, VDD = 3.3V
- - 15
ILEAK Input leakage current Pull-up resistors disabled -1 +/-0.015 1 μA
Note: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production
or characterization.
Table 33-12. SAMD20 revC/revB Normal I/O Pins Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RPULL Pull-up - Pull-down resistance 20 40 60 kΩ
VIL Input low-level voltage VDD = 1.62V-2.7V - - 0.25*VDD V
VDD = 2.7V-3.63V - - 0.3*VDD
VIH Input high-level voltage VDD = 1.62V-2.7V 0.7*VDD - -
VDD = 2.7V-3.63V 0.55*VDD - -
VOL Output low-level voltage VDD > 1.6V, IOL max - 0.1*VDD 0.2*VDD
VOH Output high-level voltage VDD > 1.6V, IOH max 0.8*VDD 0.9*VDD -
IOL Output low-level current VDD = 1.6V-3V - - 8 mA
VDD = 3V-3.63V - - 20
IOH Output high-level current VDD = 1.6V-3V - - 4.5
VDD = 3V-3.63V - - 10
tRISE Rise time(1) load = 30pF,VDD = 3.3V,
slope range [10%-90%]
- 7 - ns
tFALL Fall time(1) - 9.5 -
ILEAK Input leakage current Pull-up resistors
disabled
-1 +/-0.015 1 μA
Note: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production
or characterization.
33.8.2. I2C Pins
Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations to get the list of I2C pins.
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Table 33-13. I2C Pins Characteristics in I2C configuration
Symbol Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max. Units
RPULL Pull-up - Pull-down resistance 20 40 60 kΩ
VIL Input low-level voltage VDD = 1.62V-2.7V - - 0.25*VDD V
VDD = 2.7V-3.63V - - 0.3*VDD
VIH Input high-level voltage VDD = 1.62V-2.7V 0.7*VDD - -
VDD = 2.7V-3.63V 0.55*VDD - -
VHYS Hysteresis of Schmitt trigger inputs 0.08*VDD - -
VOL Output low-level voltage VDD > 2.0V
IOL = 3mA
- - 0.4
VDD ≤ 2.0V
IOL = 2mA
- - 0.2*VDD
IOL Output low-level current VOL = 0.4V 3 - - mA
VOL = 0.6V 6 - -
fSCL SCL clock frequency - - 400 kHz
I2C pins timing characteristics can be found in SERCOM in I2C Mode Timing
Related Links
I/O Multiplexing and Considerations on page 27
33.8.3. XOSC Pin
XOSC pins behave as normal pins when used as normal I/Os. Refer to Table 33-11
33.8.4. XOSC32 Pin
XOSC32 pins behave as normal pins when used as normal I/Os. Refer to Table 33-11.
33.8.5. External Reset Pin
Reset pin has the same electrical characteristics as normal I/O pins. Refer to Table 33-11.
33.9. Injection Current
Stresses beyond those listed in the table below may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a
stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or other conditions beyond those
indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 33-14. Injection Current(1)
Symbol Description min max Unit
Iinj1 (2) IO pin injection current -1 +1 mA
Iinj2 (3) IO pin injection current -15 +15 mA
Iinjtotal Sum of IO pins injection current -45 +45 mA
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Note:
1. Injecting current may have an effect on the accuracy of Analog blocks
2. Conditions for Vpin: Vpin < GND-0.6V or 3.6V<Vpin≤4.2V.
Conditions for VDD: 3V<VDD≤3.6V.
If Vpin is lower than GND-0.6V, then a current limiting resistor is required. The negative DC injection
current limiting resistor R is calculated as R = |(GND-0.6V – Vpin)/Iinj1|.
If Vpin is greater than VDD+0.6V, a current limiting resistor is required. The positive DC injection
current limiting resistor R is calculated as R = (Vpin-(VDD+0.6V))/Iinj1.
3. Conditions for Vpin: Vpin < GND-0.6V or Vpin≤3.6V.
Conditions for VDD: VDD≤3V.
If Vpin is lower than GND-0.6V, a current limiting resistor is required. The negative DC injection
current limiting resistor R is calculated as R = |(GND-0.6V – Vpin)/Iinj2|.
If Vpin is greater than VDD+0.6V, a current limiting resistor is required. The positive DC injection
current limiting resistor R is calculated as R = (Vpin-(VDD+0.6V))/Iinj2.
33.10. Analog Characteristics
33.10.1. Voltage Regulator Characteristics
Table 33-15. Voltage Regulator Electrical Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
VDDCORE DC calibrated output voltage Voltage regulator normal mode 1.1 1.23 1.30 V
Note: Supplying any external components using VDDCORE pin is not allowed to assure the integrity of the
core supply voltage.
Table 33-16. Decoupling requirements
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
CIN Input regulator capacitor, between VDDIN and GND - 1 - μF
COUT Output regulator capacitor, between VDDCORE and GND 0.8 1 - μF
33.10.2. Power-On Reset (POR) Characteristics
Table 33-17. POR Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
VPOT+ Voltage threshold on VDD rising VDD falls at 1V/ms or slower 1.27 1.45 1.58 V
VPOT- Voltage threshold on VDD falling 0.72 0.99 1.32 V
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Figure 33-2. POR Operating Principle
Reset VDD
VPOT+
V
Time
POT-
33.10.3. Brown-Out Detectors Characteristics
33.10.3.1. BOD33
Figure 33-3. BOD33 Hysteresis OFF
VCC
RESET
VBOD
Figure 33-4. BOD33 Hysteresis ON
VCC
RESET
VBOD-
VBOD+
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Table 33-18. BOD33 LEVEL Value
Symbol BOD33.LEVEL Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
VBOD+ 6 Hysteresis ON - 1.715 1.745 V
7 - 1.750 1.779
39 - 2.84 2.92
48 - 3.2 3.3
VBOD-
or
VBOD
6 Hysteresis ON
or
Hysteresis OFF
1.62 1.64 1.67
7 1.64 1.675 1.71
39 2.72 2.77 2.81
48 3.0 3.07 3.2
Note: See chapter Memories table NVM User Row Mapping for the BOD33 default value settings.
Table 33-19. BOD33 Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Step size, between
adjacent values in
BOD33.LEVEL
- 34 - mV
VHYST VBOD+ - VBOD- Hysteresis ON 35 - 170 mV
tDET Detection time Time with
VDDANA < VTH
necessary to generate a
reset signal
- 0.9(1) - μs
tSTARTUP Startup time -40 to 85°C - 2.2(1) - μs
IIdleBOD33 Current consumption in Active/Idle
Mode
Continuous mode 25°C 25 48 μA
-40 to 85°C - 50
Sampling mode 25°C 0.034 0.21
-40 to 85°C - 1.62
ISbyBOD33 Current Consumption in Standby
mode
Sampling mode 25°C 0.132 0.38 μA
-40 to 85°C - 1
Note: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production
or characterization.
Related Links
NVM User Row Mapping on page 37
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33.10.4. Analog-to-Digital (ADC) Characteristics
Table 33-20. Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RES Resolution 8 - 12 bits
fCLK_ADC ADC Clock frequency 30 - 2100 kHz
Sample rate(1) Single shot 5 - 300 ksps
Free running 5 - 350(3) ksps
Sampling time(1) 0.5 - - cycles
Conversion time(1) 1x Gain - 6 - cycles
VREF Voltage reference range 1.0 - VDDANA-0.6 V
VREFINT1V Internal 1V reference (2) - 1.0 - V
VREFINTVCC0 Internal ratiometric
reference 0
-40°C to 85°C - VDDANA/1.48 - V
VREFINTVCC0
Voltage Error
Internal ratiometric
reference 0 error(2)
-40°C to 85°C -1.0 - +1.0 %
VREFINTVCC1 Internal ratiometric
reference 1
2.0V < VDDANA <
3.63V
-40°C to 85°C
- VDDANA/2 - V
VREFINTVCC1
Voltage Error
Internal ratiometric
reference 1 error (2)
2.0V < VDDANA <
3.63V
-40°C to 85°C
-1.0 - +1.0 %
Conversion range(1) Differential mode -VREF/
GAIN
- +VREF/GAIN V
Single-ended mode 0.0 - +VREF/GAIN V
CSAMPLE Sampling capacitance(2) - 3.5 - pF
RSAMPLE Input channel source
resistance(2)
- - 3.5 kΩ
IDD DC supply current(1) fCLK_ADC = 2.1MHz(3) - 1.25 1.79 mA
Notes: 1. These values are based on characterization. These values are not covered by test limits in
production.
2. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production or
characterization.
3. In this condition and for a sample rate of 350ksps, a conversion takes 6 clock cycles of the ADC clock
(conditions: 1X gain, 12-bit resolution, differential mode, free-running).
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Table 33-21. Differential Mode
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
ENOB Effective Number Of Bits With gain compensation - 10.5 11.1 bits
TUE Total Unadjusted Error I1x Gainn 1.5 4.3 15.0 LSB
INL Integral Non Linearity 1x Gainn 1.0 1.3 4.5 LSB
DNL Differential Non Linearity 1x Gainn +/-0.3 +/-0.5 +/-0.95 LSB
Gain Error Ext. Ref 1x -10.0 2.5 +10.0 mV
VREF=VDDANA/1.48 -15.0 -1.5 +10.0 mV
VREF= INT1V -20.0 -5.0 +20.0 mV
Gain Accuracy(5) Ext. Ref. 0.5x +/-0.1 +/-0.2 +/-0.45 %
Ext. Ref. 2x to 16x +/-0.05 +/-0.1 +/-0.11 %
Offset Error Ext. Ref. 1x -5.0 -1.5 +5.0 mV
VREF=VDDANA/1.48 -5.0 0.5 +5.0 mV
VREF= INT1V -5.0 3.0 +5.0 mV
SFDR Spurious Free Dynamic Range 1x Gain
FCLK_ADC = 2.1MHz
FIN = 40kHz
AIN = 95%FSR
62.7 70.0 75.0 dB
SINAD Signal-to-Noise and Distortion 54.1 65.0 68.5 dB
SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio 54.5 65.5 68.6 dB
THD Total Harmonic Distortion -77.0 -64.0 -63.0 dB
Noise RMS T=25°C 0.6 1.0 1.6 mV
Note: Maximum numbers are based on characterization and not tested in production, and valid for 5% to
95% of the input voltage range.
Note: Dynamic parameter numbers are based on characterization and not tested in production.
Note: Respect the input common mode voltage through the following equations (where VCM_IN is the
Input channel common mode voltage):
a. If |VIN| > VREF/4
•VCM_IN < 0.95*VDDANA + VREF/4 – 0.75V
•VCM_IN > VREF/4 -0.05*VDDANA -0.1V
b. If |VIN| < VREF/4
•VCM_IN < 1.2*VDDANA - 0.75V
•VCM_IN > 0.2*VDDANA - 0.1V
Note: The ADC channels on pins PA08, PA09, PA10, PA11 are powered from the VDDIO power
supply. The ADC performance of these pins will not be the same as all the other ADC channels on
pins powered from the VDDANA power supply.
Note: The gain accuracy represents the gain error expressed in percent. Gain accuracy (%) =
(Gain Error in V x 100) / (2*VREF/GAIN)
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Table 33-22. Single-Ended Mode
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
ENOB Effective Number of Bits With gain compensation - 9.5 9.8 Bits
TUE Total Unadjusted Error 1x gain - 10.5 14.0 LSB
INL Integral Non-Linearity 1x gain 1.0 1.6 3.5 LSB
DNL Differential Non-Linearity 1x gain +/-0.5 +/-0.6 +/-0.95 LSB
Gain Error Ext. Ref. 1x -5.0 0.7 +5.0 mV
Gain Accuracy(4) Ext. Ref. 0.5x +/-0.2 +/-0.34 +/-0.4 %
Ext. Ref. 2x to 16X +/-0.01 +/-0.1 +/-0.2 %
Offset Error Ext. Ref. 1x -5.0 1.5 +5.0 mV
SFDR Spurious Free Dynamic Range 1x Gain
FCLK_ADC = 2.1MHz
FIN = 40kHz
AIN = 95%FSR
63.1 65.0 67.0 dB
SINAD Signal-to-Noise and Distortion 47.5 59.5 61.0 dB
SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio 48.0 60.0 64.0 dB
THD Total Harmonic Distortion -65.4 -63.0 -62.1 dB
Noise RMS T = 25°C - 1.0 - mV
Note: Maximum numbers are based on characterization and not tested in production, and for 5%
to 95% of the input voltage range.
Note: Respect the input common mode voltage through the following equations (where VCM_IN is
the Input channel common mode voltage) for all VIN:
•VCM_IN < 0.7*VDDANA + VREF/4 – 0.75V
•VCM_IN > VREF/4 – 0.3*VDDANA - 0.1V
Note: The ADC channels on pins PA08, PA09, PA10, PA11 are powered from the VDDIO power
supply. The ADC performance of these pins will not be the same as all the other ADC channels on
pins powered from the VDDANA power supply.
Note: The gain accuracy represents the gain error expressed in percent. Gain accuracy (%) =
(Gain Error in V x 100) / (VREF/GAIN)
33.10.4.1. Performance with the Averaging Digital Feature
Averaging is a feature which increases the sample accuracy. ADC automatically computes an average
value of multiple consecutive conversions. The numbers of samples to be averaged is specified by the
Number-of-Samples-to-be-collected bit group in the Average Control register
(AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM[3:0]) and the averaged output is available in the Result register (RESULT).
Table 33-23. Averaging feature
Average Number Conditions SNR (dB) SINAD (dB) SFDR (dB) ENOB (bits)
1 In differential mode, 1x gain,
VDDANA=3.0V, VREF=1.0V, 350ksps
T= 25°C
66.0 65.0 72.8 9.75
8 67.6 65.8 75.1 10.62
32 69.7 67.1 75.3 10.85
128 70.4 67.5 75.5 10.91
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33.10.4.2. Performance with the hardware offset and gain correction
Inherent gain and offset errors affect the absolute accuracy of the ADC. The offset error cancellation is
handled by the Offset Correction register (OFFSETCORR) and the gain error cancellation, by the Gain
Correction register (GAINCORR). The offset and gain correction value is subtracted from the converted
data before writing the Result register (RESULT).
Table 33-24. Offset and Gain correction feature
Gain Factor Conditions Offset Error (mV) Gain Error (mV) Total Unadjusted Error
(LSB)
0.5x In differential mode, 1x gain,
VDDANA=3.0V, VREF=1.0V, 350ksps
T= 25°C
0.25 1.0 2.4
1x 0.20 0.10 1.5
2x 0.15 -0.15 2.7
8x -0.05 0.05 3.2
16x 0.10 -0.05 6.1
33.10.4.3. Inputs and Sample and Hold Acquisition Times
The analog voltage source must be able to charge the sample and hold (S/H) capacitor in the ADC in
order to achieve maximum accuracy. Seen externally the ADC input consists of a resistor (SAMPLE) and a
capacitor (SAMPLE). In addition, the source resistance (SOURCE) must be taken into account when
calculating the required sample and hold time. The figure below shows the ADC input channel equivalent
circuit.
Figure 33-5. ADC Input
R
SOURCE
R
SAMPLE
Analog Input
AINx
C
SAMPLE
V
IN
VDDANA/2
To achieve n bits of accuracy, the SAMPLE capacitor must be charged at least to a voltage of
CSAMPLE IN × 1 2+ 1
The minimum sampling time SAMPLEHOLD for a given SOURCEcan be found using this formula:
SAMPLEHOLD SAMPLE +SOURCE ×SAMPLE ×+ 1 × ln 2
for a 12 bits accuracy: SAMPLEHOLD SAMPLE +SOURCE ×SAMPLE × 9.02
where
SAMPLEHOLD =1
2 × ADC
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33.10.5. Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) Characteristics
Table 33-25. Operating Conditions(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
VDDANA Analog supply voltage 1.62 - 3.63 V
AVREF External reference voltage 1.0 - VDDANA-0.6 V
Internal reference voltage 1 - 1 - V
Internal reference voltage 2 - VDDANA - V
Linear output voltage range 0.05 - VDDANA-0.05 V
Minimum resistive load 5 - - kΩ
Maximum capacitance load - - 100 pF
IDD DC supply current(2) Voltage pump disabled - 160 230 μA
Notes: 1. These values are based on specifications otherwise noted.
2. These values are based on characterization. These values are not covered by test limits in production.
Table 33-26. Clock and Timing(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Conversion rate Cload = 100pF
Rload > 5kΩ
Normal mode - - 350 ksps
For ΔDATA = +/-1 - - 1000
Startup time VDDNA > 2.6V - - 2.85 μs
VDDNA < 2.6V - - 10 μs
Note: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production
or characterization.
Table 33-27. Accuracy Characteristics(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RES Input resolution - - 10 Bits
INL Integral non-linearity VREF = Ext 1.0V VDD = 1.6V 0.75 1.1 2.5 LSB
VDD = 3.6V 0.6 1.2 1.5
VREF = VDDANA VDD = 1.6V 1.4 2.2 2.5
VDD = 3.6V 0.9 1.4 1.5
VREF = INT1V VDD = 1.6V 0.75 1.3 1.5
VDD = 3.6V 0.8 1.2 1.5
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
DNL Differential non-linearity VREF = Ext 1.0V VDD = 1.6V +/-0.9 +/-1.2 +/-1.5 LSB
VDD = 3.6V +/-0.9 +/-1.1 +/-1.2
VREF = VDDANA VDD = 1.6V +/-1.1 +/-1.5 +/-1.7
VDD = 3.6V +/-1.0 +/-1.1 +/-1.2
VREF = INT1V VDD = 1.6V +/-1.1 +/-1.4 +/-1.5
VDD = 3.6V +/-1.0 +/-1.5 +/-1.6
Gain error Ext. VREF +/-1.5 +/-5 +/-10 mV
Offset error Ext. VREF +/-2 +/-3 +/-6 mV
Note: 1. All values measured using a conversion rate of 350ksps.
33.10.6. Analog Comparator Characteristics
Table 33-28. Electrical and Timing
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Positive input voltage range 0 - VDDANA V
Negative input voltage range 0 - VDDANA
Offset Hysteresis = 0, Fast mode -15 0.0 +15 mV
Hysteresis = 0, Low power mode -25 0.0 +25 mV
Hysteresis Hysteresis = 1, Fast mode 20 50 80 mV
Hysteresis = 1, Low power mode 15 40 75 mV
Propagation delay Changes for VACM = VDDANA/2
100mV overdrive, Fast mode
- 60 116 ns
Changes for VACM = VDDANA/2
100mV overdrive, Low power mode
- 225 370 ns
tSTARTUP Startup time Enable to ready delay
Fast mode
- 1 2 μs
Enable to ready delay
Low power mode
- 12 19 μs
VSCALE INL(3) -1.4 0.75 +1.4 LSB
DNL(3) -0.9 0.25 +0.9 LSB
Offset Error (1)(2) -0.200 0.260 +0.920 LSB
Gain Error (1)(2) -0.89 0.215 0.89 LSB
Notes: 1. According to the standard equation V(X)=VLSB*(X+1); VLSB=VDDANA/64
2. Data computed with the Best Fit method
3. Data computed using histogram
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33.10.7. Bandgap Reference Characteristics
Table 33-29. Bandgap (Internal 1.1V reference) characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
INTBG Bandgap reference Over voltage and [-40°C, +85°C] 1.08 1.1 1.12 V
Over voltage at 25°C 1.09 1.1 1.11
33.10.8. Temperature Sensor Characteristics
33.10.8.1. Temperature Sensor Characteristics
Table 33-30. Temperature Sensor Characteristics(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Temperature sensor
output voltage
T= 25°C, VDDANA = 3.3V - 0.667 - V
Temperature sensor slope 2.3 2.4 2.5 mV/°C
Variation over VDDANA
voltage
VDDANA = 1.62V to 3.6V -1.7 1 3.7 mV/V
Temperature Sensor
accuracy
Using the method described in the following
section
-10 - 10 °C
Note: 1. These values are based on characterization. These values are not covered by test limits in
production.
2. See also rev C errata concerning the temperature sensor.
33.10.8.2. Software-based Refinement of the Actual Temperature
The temperature sensor behavior is linear but it depends on several parameters such as the internal
voltage reference which itself depends on the temperature. To take this into account, each device
contains a Temperature Log row with data measured and written during the production tests. These
calibration values should be read by software to infer the most accurate temperature readings possible.
This Software Temperature Log row can be read at address 0x00806030. The Software Temperature Log
row cannot be written.
This section specifies the Temperature Log row content and explains how to refine the temperature
sensor output using the values in the Temperature Log row.
Temperature Log Row
All values in this row were measured in the following conditions:
•VDDIN = VDDIO = VDDANA = 3.3V
•ADC Clock speed = 1MHz
•ADC mode: Free running mode, ADC averaging mode with 4 averaged samples
•ADC voltage reference = 1.0V internal reference (INT1V)
•ADC input = Temperature sensor
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Table 33-31. Temperature Log Row Content
Bit position Name Description
7:0 ROOM_TEMP_VAL_INT Integer part of room temperature in °C
11:8 ROOM_TEMP_VAL_DEC Decimal part of room temperature
19:12 HOT_TEMP_VAL_INT Integer part of hot temperature in °C
23:20 HOT_TEMP_VAL_DEC Decimal part of hot temperature
31:24 ROOM_INT1V_VAL 2’s complement of the internal 1V reference drift at room
temperature (versus a 1.0 centered value)
39:32 HOT_INT1V_VAL 2’s complement of the internal 1V reference drift at hot
temperature (versus a 1.0 centered value)
51:40 ROOM_ADC_VAL 12-bit ADC conversion at room temperature
63:52 HOT_ADC_VAL 12-bit ADC conversion at hot temperature
The temperature sensor values are logged during test production flow for Room and Hot insertions:
•ROOM_TEMP_VAL_INT and ROOM_TEMP_VAL_DEC contains the measured temperature at
room insertion (e.g. for ROOM_TEMP_VAL_INT=25 and ROOM_TEMP_VAL_DEC=2, the
measured temperature at room insertion is 25.2°C).
•HOT_TEMP_VAL_INT and HOT_TEMP_VAL_DEC contains the measured temperature at hot
insertion (e.g. for HOT_TEMP_VAL_INT=83 and HOT_TEMP_VAL_DEC=3, the measured
temperature at room insertion is 83.3°C).
The temperature log row also contains the corresponding 12-bit ADC conversions of both Room and Hot
temperatures:
•ROOM_ADC_VAL contains the 12-bit ADC value corresponding to (ROOM_TEMP_VAL_INT,
ROOM_TEMP_VAL_DEC)
•HOT_ADC_VAL contains the 12-bit ADC value corresponding to (HOT_TEMP_VAL_INT,
HOT_TEMP_VAL_DEC)
The temperature log row also contains the corresponding 1V internal reference of both Room and Hot
temperatures:
•ROOM_INT1V_VAL is the 2’s complement of the internal 1V reference value corresponding to
(ROOM_TEMP_VAL_INT, ROOM_TEMP_VAL_DEC)
•HOT_INT1V_VAL is the 2’s complement of the internal 1V reference value corresponding to
(HOT_TEMP_VAL_INT, HOT_TEMP_VAL_DEC)
•ROOM_INT1V_VAL and HOT_INT1V_VAL values are centered around 1V with a 0.001V step. In
other words, the range of values [0,127] corresponds to [1V, 0.873V] and the range of values [-1,
-127] corresponds to [1.001V, 1.127V]. INT1V == 1 - (VAL/1000) is valid for both ranges.
Using Linear Interpolation
For concise equations, we’ll use the following notations:
•(ROOM_TEMP_VAL_INT, ROOM_TEMP_VAL_DEC) is denoted tempR
•(HOT_TEMP_VAL_INT, HOT_TEMP_VAL_DEC) is denoted tempH
•ROOM_ADC_VAL is denoted ADCR, its conversion to Volt is denoted VADCR
•HOT_ADC_VAL is denoted ADCH, its conversion to Volt is denoted VADCH
•ROOM_INT1V_VAL is denoted INT1VR
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•HOT_INT1V_VAL is denoted INT1VH
Using the (tempR, ADCR) and (tempH, ADCH) points, using a linear interpolation we have the following
equation:
ADC ADCR
temp temp
=ADCH ADCR
temptemp
Given a temperature sensor ADC conversion value ADCm, we can infer a coarse value of the temperature
tempC as:
[Equation 1]
temp= temp+
ADC1
212 1
ADC
INT1
212 1
temptemp
ADC
INT1
212 1
ADC
INT1
212 1
Note 1: in the previous expression, we’ve added the conversion of the ADC register value to be
expressed in V
Note 2: this is a coarse value because we assume INT1V=1V for this ADC conversion.
Using the (tempR, INT1VR) and (tempH, INT1VH) points, using a linear interpolation we have the following
equation:
INT1 INT1
temp temp
=INT1INT1
temptemp
Then using the coarse temperature value, we can infer a closer to reality INT1V value during the ADC
conversion as:
INT1= INT1+INT1INT1temptemp
temptemp
Back to [Equation 1], we replace INT1V=1V by INT1V = INT1Vm, we can then deduce a finer temperature
value as:
[Equation 1bis]
temp= temp+
ADC
INT1
212 1
ADC
INT1
212 1
temptemp
ADC
INT1
212 1
ADC
INT1
212 1
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33.11. NVM Characteristics
Table 33-32. Maximum Operating Frequency
VDD range NVM Wait States Maximum Operating Frequency Units
1.62V to 2.7V 0 14 MHz
1 28
2 42
3 48
2.7V to 3.63V 0 24
1 48
Note that on this flash technology, a max number of 8 consecutive write is allowed per row. Once this
number is reached, a row erase is mandatory.
Table 33-33. Flash Endurance and Data Retention
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RetNVM25k Retention after up to 25k Average ambient 55°C 10 50 - Years
RetNVM2.5k Retention after up to 2.5k Average ambient 55°C 20 100 - Years
RetNVM100 Retention after up to 100 Average ambient 55°C 25 >100 - Years
CycNVM Cycling Endurance(1) -40°C < Ta < 85°C 25k 150k - Cycles
Note: 1. An endurance cycle is a write and an erase operation.
Table 33-34. EEPROM Emulation(1) Endurance and Data Retention
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RetEEPROM100k Retention after up to 100k Average ambient 55°C 10 50 - Years
RetEEPROM10k Retention after up to 10k Average ambient 55°C 20 100 - Years
CycEEPROM Cycling Endurance(2) -40°C < Ta < 85°C 100k 600k - Cycles
Notes: 1. The EEPROM emulation is a software emulation described in the App note AT03265.
2. An endurance cycle is a write and an erase operation.
Table 33-35. NVM Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
tFPP Page programming time - - - 2.5 ms
tFRE Row erase time - - - 6 ms
tFCE DSU chip erase time (CHIP_ERASE) - - - 240 ms
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33.12. Oscillators Characteristics
33.12.1. Crystal Oscillator (XOSC) Characteristics
33.12.1.1. Digital Clock Characteristics
The following table describes the characteristics for the oscillator when a digital clock is applied on XIN.
Table 33-36. Digital Clock Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fCPXIN XIN clock frequency - - 32 MHz
33.12.1.2. Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
The following table describes the characteristics for the oscillator when a crystal is connected between
XIN and XOUT as shown in the figure Oscillator Connection. The user must choose a crystal oscillator
where the crystal load capacitance CL is within the range given in the table. The exact value of CL can be
found in the crystal datasheet. The capacitance of the external capacitors (CLEXT) can then be computed
as follows:
CLEXT = 2 CLCSTRAY CSHUNT
where CSTRAY is the capacitance of the pins and PCB, CSHUNT is the shunt capacitance of the crystal.
Table 33-37. Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Crystal oscillator frequency 0.4 - 32 MHz
ESR Crystal Equivalent Series Resistance
Safety Factor = 3
The AGC doesn’t have any noticeable
impact on these measurements.
f = 0.455 MHz, CL = 100pF
XOSC.GAIN = 0
- - 5.6K Ω
f = 2MHz, CL = 20pF
XOSC.GAIN = 0
- - 416
f = 4MHz, CL = 20pF
XOSC.GAIN = 1
- - 243
f = 8 MHz, CL = 20pF
XOSC.GAIN = 2
- - 138
f = 16 MHz, CL = 20pF
XOSC.GAIN = 3
- - 66
f = 32MHz, CL = 18pF
XOSC.GAIN = 4
- - 56
CXIN Parasitic capacitor load - 5.9 - pF
CXOUT Parasitic capacitor load - 3.2 - pF
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Current Consumption f = 2MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC off 27 65 85 μA
f = 2MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC on 14 52 73
f = 4MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC off 61 117 150
f = 4MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC on 23 74 100
f = 8MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC off 131 226 296
f = 8MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC on 56 128 172
f = 16MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC off 305 502 687
f = 16MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC on 116 307 552
f = 32MHz, CL = 18pF, AGC off 1031 1622 2200
f = 32MHz, CL = 18pF, AGC on 278 615 1200
tSTARTUP Startup time f = 2MHz, CL = 20pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 0, ESR = 600Ω
- 14K 48K cycles
f = 4MHz, CL = 20pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 1, ESR = 100Ω
- 6800 19.5K
f = 8 MHz, CL = 20pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 2, ESR = 35Ω
- 5550 13K
f = 16 MHz, CL = 20pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 3, ESR = 25Ω
- 6750 14.5K
f = 32MHz, CL = 18pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 4, ESR = 40Ω
- 5.3K 9.6K
Figure 33-6. Oscillator Connection
CSHUNT
LM
RM
CM
CSTRAY
CLE XT
CLE XT
Xin
Crystal
Xout
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33.12.2. External 32 kHz Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K) Characteristics
33.12.2.1. Digital Clock Characteristics
The following table describes the characteristics for the oscillator when a digital clock is applied on XIN32
pin.
Table 33-38. Digital Clock Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fCPXIN32 XIN32 clock frequency - 32.768 - kHz
XIN32 clock duty cycle - 50 - %
33.12.2.2. Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
Figure 33-6 and the equation in Crystal Oscillator Characteristics also applie to the 32 kHz oscillator
connection. The user must choose a crystal oscillator where the crystal load capacitance CL is within the
range given in the table. The exact value of CL can be found in the crystal datasheet.
Table 33-39. 32kHz Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Crystal oscillator frequency - 32768 - Hz
tSTARTUP Startup time ESRXTAL = 39.9 kΩ, CL = 12.5
pF
- 28K 30K cycles
CLCrystal load capacitance - - 12.5 pF
CSHUNT Crystal shunt capacitance - 0.1 -
CXIN32 Parasitic capacitor load - 3.1 -
CXOUT32 Parasitic capacitor load - 3.3 -
IXOSC32K Current consumption AGC off - 1.22 2.19 μA
AGC on(1) - - -
ESR Crystal equivalent series resistance
f=32.768kHz
Safety Factor = 3
CL=12.5pF - - 141 kΩ
Note: 1. See revD/revC/revB errata concerning the XOSC32K.
33.12.3. Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M) Characteristics
Table 33-40. DFLL48M Characteristics - Closed Loop Mode(1)(2)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Average Output frequency fREF = 32.768kHz 47 48 49 MHz
fREF Reference frequency 0.732 32.768 35.1 kHz
Jitter Period jitter fREF = 32.768kHz - - 0.42 ns
IDFLL Power consumption on
VDDIN
fREF = 32.768kHz. For SAMD20 revC devices - 397 - μA
fREF = 32.768kHz. For SAMD20 revD and later. - 292 -
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
tLOCK Lock time fREF = 32.768kHz
DFLLVAL.COARSE =
DFLL48M COARSE CAL
DFLLVAL.FINE = 512
DFLLCTRL.BPLCKC = 1
DFLLCTRL.QLDIS = 0
DFLLCTRL.CCDIS = 1
DFLLMUL.FSTEP = 10
100 200 500 μs
Quick lock disabled,
Chill cycle disabled,
CSTEP=3,FSTEP=1,
fREF = 32.768kHz
- 600 -
Note: 1. See revC/revB errata related to the DFLL48M.
2. All parts are tested in production to be able to use the DFLL as main CPU clock whether in DFLL
closed loop mode with an external OSC reference or in DFLL closed loop mode using the internal
OSC8M (Only applicable for revC).
33.12.4. 32.768kHz Internal oscillator (OSC32K) Characteristics
Table 33-41. 32kHz RC Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Output frequency Calibrated against a 32.768kHz reference at
25°C, over [-40, +85]°C, over [1.62, 3.63]V
28.508 32.768 34.734 kHz
Calibrated against a 32.768kHz reference at
25°C, at VDD = 3.3V
32.276 32.768 33.260
Calibrated against a 32.768kHz reference at
25°C, over [1.62, 3.63]V
31.457 32.768 34.079
IOSC32K Current consumption - 0.67 1.31 μA
tSTARTUP Startup time - 1 2 cycle
Duty Duty Cycle - 50 - %
33.12.5. Ultra Low Power Internal 32kHz RC Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Characteristics
Table 33-42. Ultra Low Power Internal 32kHz RC Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Output frequency Calibrated against a 32.768kHz reference at
25°C, over [-40, +85]C, over [1.62, 3.63]V
25.559 32.768 38.011 kHz
Calibrated against a 32.768kHz reference at
25°C, at VDD = 3.3V
31.293 32.768 34.570
Calibrated against a 32.768kHz reference at
25°C, over [1.62, 3.63]V
31.293 32.768 34.570
IOSCULP32K(1)(2) - - 125 nA
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
tSTARTUP Startup time - 10 - cycles
Duty Duty Cycle - 50 - %
Notes: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production
or characterization.
2. This oscillator is always on.
33.12.6. 8MHz RC Oscillator (OSC8M) Characteristics
Table 33-43. Internal 8MHz RC Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Output frequency Calibrated against a 8MHz reference at 25°C, over [-40,
+85]C, over [1.62, 3.63]V
7.8 8 8.16 MHz
Calibrated against a 8MHz reference at 25°C, at
VDD=3.3V
7.94 8 8.06
Calibrated against a 8MHz reference at 25°C, over
[1.62, 3.63]V
7.92 8 8.08
IOSC8M Current consumption IDLE2 on OSC32K versus IDLE2 on calibrated OSC8M
enabled at 8MHz (FRANGE=1, PRESC=0)
34.5 71 96 μA
tSTARTUP Startup time - 2.1 3 μs
Duty Duty cycle - 50 - %
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33.13. PTC Typical Characteristics
33.13.1.
Figure 33-7. Power Consumption [μA]
1 sensor, noise countermeasures disabled, f=48MHz, Vcc=3.3V
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
Sample averaging
Scan rate 10ms
Scan rate 50ms
Scan rate 100ms
Scan rate 200ms
Figure 33-8. Power Consumption [μA]
1 sensor, noise countermeasures Enabled, f=48MHz, Vcc=3.3V
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
Sample averaging
Scan rate 10ms
Scan rate 50ms
Scan rate 100ms
Scan rate 200ms
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Figure 33-9. Power Consumption [μA]
10 sensors, noise countermeasures disabled, f=48MHz, Vcc=3.3V
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
Sample averaging
Scan rate 10ms
Scan rate 50ms
Scan rate 100ms
Scan rate 200ms
Linear (Scan rate 50ms)
Figure 33-10. Power Consumption [μA]
10 sensors, noise countermeasures Enabled, f=48MHz, Vcc=3.3V
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
Sample averaging
Scan rate 10ms
Scan rate 50ms
Scan rate 100ms
Scan rate 200ms
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Figure 33-11. Power Consumption [μA]
100 sensors, noise countermeasures disabled, f=48MHz, Vcc=3.3V
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
Sample averaging
Scan rate 10ms
Scan rate 50ms
Scan rate 100ms
Scan rate 200ms
Figure 33-12. Power Consumption [μA]
100 sensors, noise countermeasures Enabled, f=48MHz, Vcc=3.3V
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
Sample averaging
Scan rate 10ms
Scan rate 50ms
Scan rate 100ms
Scan rate 200ms
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Figure 33-13. CPU Utilization
0 %
10 %
20 %
30 %
40 %
50 %
60 %
70 %
80 %
10
50
100
200
Channel count 1
Channel count 10
Channel count 100
33.14. Timing Characteristics
33.14.1. External Reset
Table 33-44. External reset characteristics
Symbol Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max. Units
tEXT Minimum reset pulse width 10 - - ns
33.14.2. SERCOM in SPI Mode Timing
Figure 33-14. SPI timing requirements in master mode
MSB LSB
BSLBSM
tMOS
tMIS tMIH
tSCKW
tSCK
tMOH tMOH
tSCKF
tSCKR
tSCKW
MOSI
(Data Output)
MISO
(Data Input)
SCK
(CPOL = 1)
SCK
(CPOL = 0)
SS
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Figure 33-15. SPI timing requirements in slave mode
MSB LSB
BSLBSM
t
SIS
t
SIH
t
SSCKW
t
SSCKW
t
SSCK
t
SSH
t
SOSH
tSSCKR tSSCKF
t
SOS
t
SSS
t
SOSS
MISO
(Data Output)
MOSI
(Data Input)
SCK
(CPOL = 1)
SCK
(CPOL = 0)
SS
Table 33-45. SPI timing characteristics and requirements(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
tSCK SCK period Master 84 ns
tSCKW SCK high/low width Master - 0.5*tSCK -
tSCKR SCK rise time(2) Master - - -
tSCKF SCK fall time(2) Master - - -
tMIS MISO setup to SCK Master - 29 -
tMIH MISO hold after SCK Master - 8 -
tMOS MOSI setup SCK Master - tSCK/2 - 16 -
tMOH MOSI hold after SCK Master - 16 -
tSSCK Slave SCK Period Slave 1*tCLK_APB - -
tSSCKW SCK high/low width Slave 0.5*tSSCK - -
tSSCKR SCK rise time(2) Slave - - -
tSSCKF SCK fall time(2) Slave - - -
tSIS MOSI setup to SCK Slave tSSCK/2 - 19 - -
tSIH MOSI hold after SCK Slave tSSCK/2 - 5 - -
tSSS SS setup to SCK Slave PRELOADEN=1 2*tCLK_APB + tSOS - -
PRELOADEN=0 tSOS+7 - -
tSSH SS hold after SCK Slave tSIH - 4 - -
tSOS MISO setup SCK Slave - tSSCK/2 - 20 -
tSOH MISO hold after SCK Slave - 20 -
tSOSS MISO setup after SS low Slave - 16 -
tSOSH MISO hold after SS high Slave - 11 -
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Notes: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in
production.
2. See I/O Pin Characteristics
33.14.3. SERCOM in I2C Mode Timing
The following table describes the requirements for devices connected to the I2C Interface Bus. Timing
symbols refer to the figure below.
Figure 33-16. I2C Interface Bus Timing
t
SU;STA
t
LOW
t
HIGH
t
LOW
t
OF
t
HD;STA
t
HD;DAT
t
SU;DAT
t
SU;STO
t
BUF
SCL
t
R
SDA
Table 33-46. I2C Interface Timing(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
tRRise time for both SDA and SCL(3) - - 300 ns
tOF Output fall time from VIHmin to VILmax (3) 10pF < Cb(2) < 400pF 7.0 10.0 50.0
tHD;STA Hold time (repeated) START condition fSCL > 100kHz, Master tLOW-9 - -
tLOW Low period of SCL Clock fSCL > 100kHz 113 - -
tBUF Bus free time between a STOP and a START
condition
fSCL > 100kHz tLOW - -
tSU;STA Setup time for a repeated START condition fSCL > 100kHz, Master tLOW+7 - -
tHD;DAT Data hold time fSCL > 100kHz, Master 9 - 12
tSU;DAT Data setup time fSCL > 100kHz, Master 104 - -
tSU;STO Setup time for STOP condition fSCL > 100kHz, Master tLOW+9 - -
tSU;DAT;rx Data setup time (receive mode) fSCL > 100kHz, Slave 51 - 56
tHD;DAT;tx Data hold time (send mode) fSCL > 100kHz, Slave 71 90 138
Notes: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in
production.
2. Cb = Capacitive load on each bus line. Otherwise noted, value of Cb set to 20pF.
3. These values are based on characterization. These values are not covered by test limits in production.
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33.14.4. SWD Timing
Figure 33-17. SWD Interface Signals
Stop Park Tri State
AcknowledgeTri State Tri State
Parity StartData Data
Stop Park Tri State
AcknowledgeTri State
Start
Read Cycle
Write Cycle
Tos Thigh Tlow
Tis
Data Data Parity Tri State
Tih
From debugger to
SWDIO pin
From debugger to
SWDCLK pin
SWDIO pin to
debugger
From debugger to
SWDIO pin
From debugger to
SWDCLK pin
SWDIO pin to
debugger
Table 33-47. SWD Timings(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Max. Units
Thigh SWDCLK High period VVDDIO from 3.0 V to 3.6 V, maximum external
capacitor = 40 pF
10 500000 ns
Tlow SWDCLK Low period 10 500000
Tos SWDIO output skew to falling
edge SWDCLK
-5 5
Tis Input Setup time required
between SWDIO
4 -
Tih Input Hold time required
between SWDIO and rising
edge SWDCLK
1 -
Note: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production
or characterization.
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34. Packaging Information
34.1. Thermal Considerations
Related Links
Junction Temperature on page 641
34.1.1. Thermal Resistance Data
The following table summarizes the thermal resistance data depending on the package.
Table 34-1. Thermal Resistance Data
Package Type θJA θJC
32-pin TQFP 68.0°C/W 25.8°C/W
48-pin TQFP 78.8°C/W 12.3°C/W
64-pin TQFP 66.7°C/W 11.9°C/W
32-pin QFN 37.2°C/W 13.1°C/W
48-pin QFN 33.0°C/W 11.4°C/W
64-pin QFN 33.5°C/W 11.2°C/W
64-ball UFBGA 67.4°C/W 12.4°C/W
45-ball WLCSP 37.0°C/W 0.36°C/W
34.1.2. Junction Temperature
The average chip-junction temperature, TJ, in °C can be obtained from the following:
1. TJ = TA + (PD x θJA)
2. TJ = TA + (PD x (θHEATSINK + θJC))
where:
•θJA = Package thermal resistance, Junction-to-ambient (°C/W), see Thermal Resistance Data
•θJC = Package thermal resistance, Junction-to-case thermal resistance (°C/W), see Thermal
Resistance Data
•θHEATSINK = Thermal resistance (°C/W) specification of the external cooling device
•PD = Device power consumption (W)
•TA = Ambient temperature (°C)
From the first equation, the user can derive the estimated lifetime of the chip and decide if a cooling
device is necessary or not. If a cooling device is to be fitted on the chip, the second equation should be
used to compute the resulting average chip-junction temperature TJ in °C.
Related Links
Thermal Considerations on page 641
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34.2. Package Drawings
34.2.1. 64 pin TQFP
Table 34-2. Device and Package Maximum Weight
300 mg
Table 34-3. Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3
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Table 34-4. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MS-026
JESD97 Classification E3
34.2.2. 64 pin QFN
Note: The exposed die attach pad is not connected electrically inside the device.
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Table 34-5. Device and Package Maximum Weight
200 mg
Table 34-6. Package Charateristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3
Table 34-7. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MO-220
JESD97 Classification E3
34.2.3. 64-ball UFBGA
Table 34-8. Device and Package Maximum Weight
27.4 mg
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Table 34-9. Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3
Table 34-10. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MO-220
JESD97 Classification E8
34.2.4. 48 pin TQFP
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Table 34-11. Device and Package Maximum Weight
140 mg
Table 34-12. Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3
Table 34-13. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MS-026
JESD97 Classification E3
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34.2.5. 48 pin QFN
Note: The exposed die attach pad is not connected electrically inside the device.
Table 34-14. Device and Package Maximum Weight
140 mg
Table 34-15. Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3
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Table 34-16. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MO-220
JESD97 Classification E3
34.2.6. 45-ball WLCSP
Table 34-17. Device and Package Maximum Weight
7.3 mg
Table 34-18. Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL1
Table 34-19. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MO-220
JESD97 Classification E1
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34.2.7. 32 pin TQFP
Table 34-20. Device and Package Maximum Weight
100 mg
Table 34-21. Package Charateristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3
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Table 34-22. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MS-026
JESD97 Classification E3
34.2.8. 32 pin QFN
Note: The exposed die attach pad is connected inside the device to GND and GNDANA.
Table 34-23. Device and Package Maximum Weight
90 mg
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Table 34-24. Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3
Table 34-25. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MO-220
JESD97 Classification E3
34.3. Soldering Profile
The following table gives the recommended soldering profile from J-STD-20.
Table 34-26.
Profile Feature Green Package
Average Ramp-up Rate (217°C to peak) 3°C/s max.
Preheat Temperature 175°C ±25°C 150-200°C
Time Maintained Above 217°C 60-150s
Time within 5°C of Actual Peak Temperature 30s
Peak Temperature Range 260°C
Ramp-down Rate 6°C/s max.
Time 25°C to Peak Temperature 8 minutes max.
A maximum of three reflow passes is allowed per component.
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35. Schematic Checklist
35.1. Introduction
This chapter describes a common checklist which should be used when starting and reviewing the
schematics for a SAM D20 design. This chapter illustrates a recommended power supply connection,
how to connect external analog references, programmer, debugger, oscillator and crystal.
35.1.1. Operation in Noisy Environment
If the device is operating in an environment with much electromagnetic noise it must be protected from
this noise to ensure reliable operation. In addition to following best practice EMC design guidelines, the
recommendations listed in the schematic checklist sections must be followed. In particular placing
decoupling capacitors very close to the power pins, a RC-filter on the RESET pin, and a pull-up resistor
on the SWCLK pin is critical for reliable operations. It is also relevant to eliminate or attenuate noise in
order to avoid that it reaches supply pins, I/O pins and crystals.
35.2. Power Supply
The SAM D20 supports a single power supply from 1.62V - 3.63V.
35.2.1. Power Supply Connections
Figure 35-1. Power Supply Schematic
VDDANA
GNDANA
VDDIN
VDDIO
VDDCORE
GND
100nF
100nF
1.62V-3.63V
10µF
100nF10µF
Close to device
(for every pin)
1µF
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Table 35-1. Power Supply Connections, VDDCORE From Internal Regulator
Signal Name Recommended Pin Connection Description
VDDIO 1.62V - 3.63V
Decoupling/filtering capacitors 100nF(1)(2) and 10μF(1)
Decoupling/filtering inductor 10μH(1)(3)
Digital supply voltage
VDDANA 1.62V - 3.63V
Decoupling/filtering capacitors 100nF(1)(2) and 10μF(1)
Ferrite bead(4) prevents the VDD noise interfering the VDDANA
Analog supply voltage
VDDCORE 1.6V to 1.8V
Decoupling/filtering capacitor 1μF(1)(2)
Core supply voltage / external
decoupling pin
GND Ground
GNDANA Ground for the analog power domain
Note:
1. These values are only given as typical examples.
2. Decoupling capacitor should be placed close to the device for each supply pin pair in the signal
group, low ESR caps should be used for better decoupling.
3. An inductor should be added between the external power and the VDD for power filtering.
4. Ferrite bead has better filtering performance than the common inductor at high frequencies. It can
be added between VDD and VDDANA for preventing digital noise from entering the analog power
domain. The bead should provide enough impedance (e.g. 50Ω at 20MHz and 220Ω at 100MHz)
for separating the digital power from the analog power domain. Make sure to select a ferrite bead
designed for filtering applications with a low DC resistance to avoid a large voltage drop across the
ferrite bead.
35.3. External Analog Reference Connections
The following schematic checklist is only necessary if the application is using one or more of the external
analog references. If the internal references are used instead, the following circuits are not necessary.
Figure 35-2. External Analog Reference Schematic With Two References
4.7μF 100nF
4.7μF 100nF
Close to device
(for every pin)
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Figure 35-3. External Analog Reference Schematic With One Reference
GND
VREFA
EXTERNAL
REFERENCE 4.7μF 100nF
GND
VREFB
100nF
Close to device
(for every pin)
Table 35-2. External Analog Reference Connections
Signal Name Recommended Pin Connection Description
VREFx 1.0V to VDDANA - 0.6V for ADC
1.0V to VDDANA- 0.6V for DAC
Decoupling/filtering capacitors
100nF(1)(2) and 4.7μF(1)
External reference from VREFx pin on
the analog port
GND Ground
1. These values are given as a typical example.
2. Decoupling capacitor should be placed close to the device for each supply pin pair in the signal
group.
35.4. External Reset Circuit
The external reset circuit is connected to the RESET pin when the external reset function is used. If the
external reset function has been disabled, the circuit is not necessary. The reset switch can also be
removed, if the manual reset is not necessary. The RESET pin itself has an internal pull-up resistor,
hence it is optional to also add an external pull-up resistor.
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Figure 35-4. External Reset Circuit Example Schematic
GND
RESET
100nF
10kΩ
VDD
330Ω
A pull-up resistor makes sure that the reset does not go low unintended causing a device reset. An
additional resistor has been added in series with the switch to safely discharge the filtering capacitor, i.e.
preventing a current surge when shorting the filtering capacitor which again causes a noise spike that can
have a negative effect on the system.
Table 35-3. Reset Circuit Connections
Signal Name Recommended Pin Connection Description
RESET Reset low level threshold voltage
VDDIO = 1.V - 2.0V: Below 0.33 * VDDIO
VDDIO = 2.7V - 3.6V: Below 0.36 * VDDIO
Decoupling/filter capacitor 100nF(1)
Pull-up resistor 10kΩ(1)(2)
Resistor in series with the switch 330Ω(1)
Reset pin
1. These values are given as a typical example.
2. The SAM D20 features an internal pull-up resistor on the RESET pin, hence an external pull-up is
optional.
35.5. Clocks and Crystal Oscillators
The SAM D20 can be run from internal or external clock sources, or a mix of internal and external
sources. An example of usage will be to use the internal 8MHz oscillator as source for the system clock,
and an external 32.768kHz watch crystal as clock source for the Real-Time counter (RTC).
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35.5.1. External Clock Source
Figure 35-5. External Clock Source Example Schematic
XOUT/GPIO
XIN
NC/GPIO
External
Clock
Table 35-4. External Clock Source Connections
Signal Name Recommended Pin Connection Description
XIN XIN is used as input for an external clock signal Input for inverting oscillator pin
XOUT/GPIO Can be left unconnected or used as normal GPIO
35.5.2. Crystal Oscillator
Figure 35-6. Crystal Oscillator Example Schematic
XOUT
XIN
15pF
15pF
The crystal should be located as close to the device as possible. Long signal lines may cause too high
load to operate the crystal, and cause crosstalk to other parts of the system.
Table 35-5. Crystal Oscillator Checklist
Signal Name Recommended Pin Connection Description
XIN Load capacitor 15pF(1)(2) External crystal between 0.4 to 30MHz
XOUT Load capacitor 15pF(1)(2)
1. These values are given only as typical example.
2. Decoupling capacitor should be placed close to the device for each supply pin pair in the signal
group.
35.5.3. External Real Time Oscillator
The low frequency crystal oscillator is optimized for use with a 32.768kHz watch crystal. When selecting
crystals, load capacitance and crystal’s Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) must be taken into
consideration. Both values are specified by the crystal vendor.
The SAM D20 oscillator is optimized for very low power consumption, hence close attention should be
made when selecting crystals, see the table below for maximum ESR recommendations on 9pF and
12.5pF crystals.
The Low-frequency Crystal Oscillator provides an internal load capacitance of typical values available in
Table , 32kHz Crystal Oscillator Characteristics. This internal load capacitance and PCB capacitance can
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allow to use a Crystal inferior to 12.5pF load capacitance without external capacitors as shown in the
following figure.
Table 35-6. Maximum ESR Recommendation for 32.768kHz Crystal
Crystal CL (pF) Max ESR [kΩ]
12.5 313
Note: Maximum ESR is typical value based on characterization. These values are not covered by test
limits in production.
Figure 35-7. External Real Time Oscillator without Load Capacitor
XOUT32
XIN32
32.768kHz
However, to improve Crystal accuracy and Safety Factor, it can be recommended by crystal datasheet to
add external capacitors as shown in the next figure.
To find suitable load capacitance for a 32.768kHz crystal, consult the crystal datasheet.
Figure 35-8. External Real Time Oscillator with Load Capacitor
XOUT32
XIN32
32.768kHz
22pF
22pF
Table 35-7. External Real Time Oscillator Checklist
Signal Name Recommended Pin Connection Description
XIN32 Load capacitor 22pF(1)(2) Timer oscillator input
XOUT32 Load capacitor 22pF(1)(2) Timer oscillator output
1. These values are given only as typical examples.
2. Decoupling capacitor should be placed close to the device for each supply pin pair in the signal
group.
Note: In order to minimize the cycle-to-cycle jitter of the external oscillator, keep the neighboring pins as
steady as possible. For neighboring pin details, refer to the Oscillator Pinout section.
35.5.4. Calculating the Correct Crystal Decoupling Capacitor
In order to calculate correct load capacitor for a given crystal one can use the model shown in the next
figure which includes internal capacitors CLn, external parasitic capacitance CELn and external load
capacitance CPn.
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Figure 35-9. Crystal Circuit With Internal, External and Parasitic Capacitance
XOUT
Internal
CEL1
CL1 CL2
CP1 CP2 CEL2
External
XIN
Using this model the total capacitive load for the crystal can be calculated as shown in the equation
below:
tot =1+1+EL1 2+2+EL2
1+1+EL1 +2+2+EL2
where Ctot is the total load capacitance seen by the crystal, this value should be equal to the load
capacitance value found in the crystal manufacturer datasheet.
The parasitic capacitance CELn can in most applications be disregarded as these are usually very small. If
accounted for the value is dependent on the PCB material and PCB layout.
For some crystal the internal capacitive load provided by the device itself can be enough. To calculate the
total load capacitance in this case. CELn and CPn are both zero, CL1 = CL2 = CL, and the equation reduces
to the following:
tot =
2
The next table shows the device equivalent internal pin capacitance.
Table 35-8. Equivalent Internal Pin Capacitance
Symbol Value Description
CXIN32 3.05pF Equivalent internal pin capacitance
CXOUT32 3.29pF Equivalent internal pin capacitance
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35.6. Unused or Unconnected Pins
For unused pins the default state of the pins for the will give the lowest current leakage. There is thus no
need to do any configuration of the unused pins in order to lower the power consumption.
35.7. Programming and Debug Ports
For programming and/or debugging the SAM D20 the device should be connected using the Serial Wire
Debug, SWD, interface. Currently the SWD interface is supported by several Atmel and third party
programmers and debuggers, like the SAM-ICE, JTAGICE3 or SAM D20 Xplained Pro (SAM D20
evaluation kit) Embedded Debugger.
Refer to the SAM-ICE, JTAGICE3 or SAM D20 Xplained Pro user guides for details on debugging and
programming connections and options. For connecting to any other programming or debugging tool, refer
to that specific programmer or debugger’s user guide.
The SAM D20 Xplained Pro evaluation board for the SAM D20 supports programming and debugging
through the onboard embedded debugger so no external programmer or debugger is needed.
Note that a pull-up resistor on the SWCLK pin is critical for reliable operations. Refer to related link for
more information.
Figure 35-10. SWCLK Circuit Connections
SWCLK
1kΩ
VDD
Table 35-9. SWCLK Circuit Connections
Pin Name Description Recommended Pin Connection
SWCLK Serial wire clock pin Pull-up resistor 1kΩ
Related Links
Operation in Noisy Environment on page 652
35.7.1. Cortex Debug Connector (10-pin)
For debuggers and/or programmers that support the Cortex Debug Connector (10-pin) interface the
signals should be connected as shown in the figure below with details described in the next table.
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Figure 35-11. Cortex Debug Connector (10-pin)
1
VTref
GND
GND
NC
NC
SWDIO
SWDCLK
NC
NC
nRESET
Cortex Debug Connector
(10-pin)
GND
SWDIO
SWCLK
RESET
VDD
Table 35-10. Cortex Debug Connector (10-pin)
Header Signal
Name
Description Recommended Pin
Connection
SWDCLK Serial wire clock pin Pull-up resistor 1kΩ
SWDIO Serial wire bidirectional data pin
RESET Target device reset pin, active low
Refer to External Reset Circuit.
VTref Target voltage sense, should be connected to the
device VDD
GND Ground
35.7.2. 10-pin JTAGICE3 Compatible Serial Wire Debug Interface
The JTAGICE3 debugger and programmer does not support the Cortex Debug Connector (10-pin)
directly, hence a special pinout is needed to directly connect the SAM D20 to the JTAGICE3, alternatively
one can use the JTAGICE3 squid cable and manually match the signals between the JTAGICE3 and
SAM D20. The following figure describes how to connect a 10-pin header that support connecting the
JTAGICE3 directly to the SAM D20 without the need for a squid cable.
To connect the JTAGICE3 programmer and debugger to the SAM D20, one can either use the JTAGICE3
squid cable, or use a 10-pin connector as shown in the figure below with details given in the next table to
connect to the target using the JTAGICE3 50 mil cable directly.
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Figure 35-12. 10-pin JTAGICE3 Compatible Serial Wire Debug Interface
VTG
GND
NC
NC
SWDIO
SWDCLK
NC
NC
RESET
10-pin JTAGICE3 Compatible
Serial Wire Debug Header
GND
SWDIO
SWCLK
RESET
VDD
1
NC
Table 35-11. 10-pin JTAGICE3 Compatible Serial Wire Debug Interface
Header Signal Name Description
SWDCLK Serial wire clock pin
SWDIO Serial wire bidirectional data pin
RESET Target device reset pin, active low
VTG Target voltage sense, should be connected to the device VDD
GND Ground
35.7.3. 20-pin IDC JTAG Connector
For debuggers and/or programmers that support the 20-pin IDC JTAG Connector, e.g. the SAM-ICE, the
signals should be connected as shown in the next figure with details described in the table.
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Figure 35-13. 20-pin IDC JTAG Connector
1
VCC
NC
NC
SWDIO
SWDCLK
NC
NC
nRESET
NC
NC
NC
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND*
GND*
GND*
GND*
20-pin IDC JTAG Connector
GND
SWDIO
SWCLK
RESET
VDD
Table 35-12. 20-pin IDC JTAG Connector
Header Signal Name Description
SWDCLK Serial wire clock pin
SWDIO Serial wire bidirectional data pin
RESET Target device reset pin, active low
VCC Target voltage sense, should be connected to the device VDD
GND Ground
GND* These pins are reserved for firmware extension purposes. They can be left open
or connected to GND in normal debug environment. They are not essential for
SWD in general.
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36. Errata
36.1. Errata
The device variant (last letter of the ordering number) is independent of the die revision
(DSU.DID.REVISION): The device variant denotes functional differences, whereas the die revision marks
evolution of the die.
36.1.1. Die Revision B
36.1.1.1. Device
1 – When VDDIN is lower than the POR threshold during power rise or
fall, an internal pull-up resistor is enabled on pins with PTC
functionality (see PORT Function Multiplexing). Note that this behavior
will be present even if PTC functionality is not enabled on the pin. The
POR level is defined in the “Power-On Reset (POR) Characteristics”
chapter.
Errata reference: 10805
Fix/Workaround:
Use a pin without PTC functionality if the pull-up could damage your
application during power up.
2 – The values stored in the NVM software calibration area for the DFLL
calibration are not valid.
Errata reference: 12843
Fix/Workaround:
None.
3 – In the table ""NVM User Row Mapping"", the WDT Window bitfield
default value on silicon is not as specified in the datasheet. The
datasheet defines the default value as 0x5, while it is 0xB on silicon.
Errata reference: 13951
Fix/Workaround:
None.
4 – Clock Failure detection for external OSC does not work in standby
mode.
Errata reference: 12688
Fix/Workaround:
Before entering standby mode, move the CPU clock to an internal RC,
disable external OSC and disable the Clock Failure detector. Upon CPU
wakeup, restart external OSC (if it does not start, the failure occurred during
standby), enable the Clock Failure detector and move the CPU clock to the
external OSC.
5 – If APB clock is stopped and GCLK clock is running, APB read
access to read-synchronized registers will freeze the system. The CPU
and the DAP AHB-AP are stalled, as a consequence debug operation is
impossible.
Errata reference: 10416
Fix/Workaround:
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Do not make read access to read-synchronized registers when APB clock is
stopped and GCLK is running. To recover from this situation, power cycle the
device or reset the device using the RESETN pin.
6 – The PORT output driver strength feature is not available.
Errata reference: 12684
Fix/Workaround:
None
7 – The SYSTICK calibration value is incorrect.
Errata reference: 14153
Fix/Workaround:
The correct SYSTICK calibration value is 0x40000000. This value should not
be used to initialize the Systick RELOAD value register, which should be
initialized instead with a value depending on the main clock frequency and
on the tick period required by the application. For a detailed description of
the SYSTICK module, refer to the official ARM Cortex-M0+ documentation.
8 – Maximum toggle frequency on all pins in worst case operating
condition is 8MHz. This affects all operations on the pins, including
serial communications.
Errata reference: 10335
Fix/Workaround:
None.
9 – Do not enable Timers/Counters, AC (Analog Comparator), GCLK
(Generic Clock Controller), and SERCOM (I2C and SPI) to control
Digital outputs in standby sleep mode.
Errata reference: 12786
Fix/Workaround:
Set the voltage regulator in Normal mode before entering STANDBY sleep
mode. This is done by setting the RUNSTDBY bit in the VREG register.
10 – After a clock failure detection (INTFLAG.CFD = 1), if INTFLAG.CFD
is cleared while the clock is still broken, the system is stuck.
Errata reference: 12687
Fix/Workaround:
After a clock failure detection, do not clear INTFLAG.CFD or perform a
system reset.
11 – With default bit and register settings the device does not work as
specified in STANDBY mode if load current exceeds 100µA.
Errata reference: 11082
Fix/Workaround:
Set the FORCELDO bit in the VREG register.
12 – In Standby, Idle1 and Idle2 sleep modes the device might not wake
up from sleep. An External Reset, Power on Reset or Watch Dog Reset
will start the device again.
Errata reference: 13140
Fix/Workaround:
the SLEEPPRM bits in the NVMCTRL.CTRLB register must be written to 3
(NVMCTRL - CTRLB.bit.SLEEPPRM = 3) to ensure correct operation of the
device. The average power consumption of the device will increase with
20uA compared to numbers in the electrical characteristics chapter.
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13 – The temperature sensor is not accurate. No value is written into
the Temperature Log row during production test.
Errata reference: 11731
Fix/Workaround:
None
14 – The DFLLVAL.COARSE, DFLLVAL.FINE, DFLLMUL.CSTEP and
DFLLMUL.FSTEP bit groups are not correctly located in the register
map. DFLLVAL.COARSE is only 5 bits and located in DFLLVAL[12..8].
DFLLVAL.FINE is only 8 bits and located in DFLLVAL[7:0].
DFLLMUL.CSTEP is only 5 bits and located in DFLLMUL[28:24].
DFLLMUL.FSTEP is only 8 bits and located in DFLLMUL[23:16]
Errata reference: 10988
Fix/Workaround:
DFLLVAL.COARSE, DFLLVAL.FINE, DFLLMUL.CSTEP and
DFLLMUL.FSTEP should not be used if code compatibility is required with
future device revisions.
15 – If the external XOSC32K is broken, neither the external pin RST
nor the GCLK software reset can reset the GCLK generators using
XOSC32K as source clock.
Errata reference: 12164
Fix/Workaround:
Do a power cycle to reset the GCLK generators after an external XOSC32K
failure.
36.1.1.2. Flash
1 – When cache read mode is set to deterministic (READMODE=2),
setting CACHEDIS=1 does not lead to 0 wait states on Flash access.
Errata reference: 10830
Fix/Workaround:
When disabling the cache (CTRLB.CACHEDIS=1), the user must also set
READMODE to 0 (CTRLB.READMODE=0).
2 – When NVMCTRL issues either erase or write commands and the
NVMCTRL cache is not in LOW_POWER mode, CPU hardfault
exception may occur.
Errata reference: 10804
Fix/Workaround:
Either:
- turn off cache before issuing flash commands by setting the NVMCTRL
CTRLB.CACHEDIS bit to one.
- Configure the cache in LOW_POWER mode by writing 0x1 into the
NVMCTRL CTRLB.READMODE bits.
36.1.1.3. DSU
1 – If a debugger has issued a DSU Cold-Plugging procedure and then
released the CPU from the resulting ""CPU Reset Extension"", the CPU
will be held in ""CPU Reset Extension"" after any upcoming reset
event.
Errata reference: 12015
Fix/workaround:
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The CPU must be released from the ""CPU Reset Extension"" either by
writing a one in the DSU STATUSA.CRSTEXT register or by applying an
external reset with SWCLK high or by power cycling the device.
2 – The MBIST ""Pause-on-Error"" feature is not functional on this
device.
Errata reference: 14324
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the ""Pause-on-Error"" feature.
36.1.1.4. PM
1 – In debug mode, if a watchdog reset occurs, the debug session is
lost.
Errata reference: 12196
Fix/Workaround:
A new debug session must be restart after a watchdog reset.
2 – The SysTick timer does not generate a wake up signal to the Power
Manager, and therefore cannot be used to wake up the CPU from sleep
mode.
Errata reference: 11012
Fix/Workaround:
None.
36.1.1.5. GCLK
1 – When the GCLK generator is enabled (GENCTRL.GENEN = 1), set
as output (GENCTRL.OE = 1) and use a division factor of one
(GENDIV.DIV = 1 or 0 and GENCTRL.DIVSEL=0), the GCLK_IO might not
be set to the configured GENCTRL.OOV value after disabling the GCLK
generator (GENCTRL.GENEN=0).
Errata reference: 10716
Fix/Workaround:
Disable the OE request of the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.OE = 0) before
disabling the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.GENEN = 0).
2 – The GCLK Generator clock is stuck when disabling the generator
and changing the division factor from one to a different value while the
GCLK generator is set as output. When the GCLK generator is enabled
(GENCTRL.GENEN=1), set as output (GENCTRL.OE=1) and use a
division factor of one (GENDIV.DIV=1 or 0 and GENCTRL.DIVSEL=0), if
the division factor is written to a value different of one or zero after
disabling the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.GENEN=0), the GCLK
generator will be stuck.
Errata reference: 10686
Fix/Workaround:
Disable the OE request of the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.OE=0) before
disabling the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.GENEN=0).
3 – When a GCLK is locked and the generator used by the locked GCLK
is not GCLK generator 1, issuing a GCLK software reset will lock up the
GCLK with the SYNCBUSY flag always set.
Errata reference: 10645
Fix/Workaround:
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Do not issue a GCLK SWRST or map GCLK generator 1 to ""locked""
GCLKs.
36.1.1.6. DFLL48M
1 – If the firmware writes to the DFLLMUL.MUL register in the same
cycle as the closed loop mode tries to update it, the fine calibration will
first be reset to midpoint and then incremented/decremented by the
closed loop mode. Then the coarse calibration will be performed with
the updated fine value. If this happens before the dfll have got a lock,
the new fine calibration value can be anything between 128-
DFLLMUL.FSTEP and 128+DFLLMUL.FSTEP which could give smaller
calibration range for the fine calibration.
Errata reference: 10634
Fix/Workaround:
Always wait until the DFLL48M has locked before writing the DFLLMUL.MUL
register
2 – The DFLL clock must be requested before being configured
otherwise a write access to a DFLL register can freeze the device.
Errata reference: 9905
Fix/Workaround:
Write a zero to the DFLL ONDEMAND bit in the DFLLCTRL register before
configuring the DFLL module.
3 – Changing the DFLLVAL.FINE calibration bits of the DFLL48M Digital
Frequency Locked Loop might result in a short output frequency
overshoot. This might occur both in open loop mode while writing
DFLLVAL.FINE by software and closed loop mode when the DFLL
automatically adjusts its output frequency.
Errata reference: 10537
Fix/Workaround:
- When using DFLL48M in open loop mode, be sure the DFLL48M is not
used by any module while DFLLVAL.FINE is written.
- When using DFLL48M in closed loop mode, be sure that
DFLLCTRL.STABLE is written to 1. The DFLL clock should not be used by
any modules until the DFLL locks are set.
If the application requires on-the-fly DFLL calibration (temperature/VCC drift
compensation), the firmware should perform, either periodically or when the
DFLL48M frequency differ too much from target frequency (indicated by
DFLLVAL.DIFF), the following:
o Switch system clock/module clocks to different clock than DFLL48M
o Re-initiate a DFLL48M closed loop lock sequence by disabling and re-
enabling the DFLL48M
o Wait for fine lock (PCLKSR.DFLLLCKF set to 1)
o Switch back system clock/module clocks to the DFLL48M
Better accuracy is achieved using a high multiplier for the DFLL48M, using a
scaled down or slow clock as reference. A multiplier of 6 will have a
theoretical worst case frequency deviation from the reference clock of +/-
8.33%. A multiplier of 500 will have a theoretical worst case frequency
deviation from the reference clock of +/- 0.1%.
4 – If the DFLL48M reaches the maximum or minimum COARSE or FINE
calibration values during the locking sequence, an out of bounds
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interrupt will be generated. These interrupts will be generated even if
the final calibration values at DFLL48M lock are not at maximum or
minimum, and might therefore be false out of bounds interrupts.
Errata reference: 10669
Fix/Workaround:
Check that the lockbits: DFLLLCKC and DFLLLCKF in the SYSCTRL
Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) are both set before
enabling the DFLLOOB interrupt.
36.1.1.7. XOSC32K
1 – The automatic amplitude control of the XOSC32K does not work.
Errata reference: 10933
Fix/Workaround:
Use the XOSC32K with Automatic Amplitude control disabled
(XOSC32K.AAMPEN = 0)
36.1.1.8. EIC
1 – When the EIC is configured to generate an interrupt on a low level
or rising edge or both edges (CONFIGn.SENSEx) with the filter enabled
(CONFIGn.FILTENx), a spurious flag might appear for the dedicated pin
on the INTFLAG.EXTINT[x] register as soon as the EIC is enabled using
CTRLA ENABLE bit.
Errata reference: 15341
Fix/Workaround:
Clear the INTFLAG bit once the EIC enabled and before enabling the
interrupts.
36.1.1.9. NVMCTRL
1 – Default value of MANW in NVM.CTRLB is 0.
This can lead to spurious writes to the NVM if a data write is done
through a pointer with a wrong address corresponding to NVM area.
Errata reference: 13134
Fix/Workaround:
Set MANW in the NVM.CTRLB to 1 at startup
2 – When external reset is active it causes a high leakage current on
VDDIO.
Errata reference: 13446
Fix/Workaround:
Minimize the time external reset is active.
3 – When the part is secured and EEPROM emulation area configured
to none, the CRC32 is not executed on the entire flash area but up to
the on-chip flash size minus half a row.
Errata reference: 11988
Fix/Workaround:
When using CRC32 on a protected device with EEPROM emulation area
configured to none, compute the reference CRC32 value to the full chip flash
size minus half row.
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36.1.1.10. EVSYS
1 – Using synchronous or resynchronized paths, some channels
(0,3,6,7) detect an overrun on every event even if no overrun condition
is present.
Errata reference: 10895
Fix/Workaround:
- Ignore overrun detection bit for channels 0,3,6,7.
- Use channels 1,2,4,5 if overrun detection is required.
2 – Changing the selected generator of a channel can trigger a
spurious interrupt/event.
Errata reference: 10443
Fix/Workaround:
To change the generator of a channel, first write with EDGESEL written to
zero, then perform a second write with EDGESEL written to its target value.
36.1.1.11. SERCOM
1 – The SERCOM SPI CTRLA register bit 17 (DOPO Bit 1) will always be
zero, and cannot be changed. Therefore the SERCOM SPI cannot be
switched between master and slave mode on the same DI and DO pins.
Errata reference: 10812
Fix/Workaround:
Connect the alternate DI and DO pins externally and use the port MUX to
switch between pin configurations for master and slave functionality.
2 – When the SERCOM is in slave SPI mode, the BUFOVF flag is not
automatically cleared when CTRLB.RXEN is set to zero.
Errata reference: 10563
Fix/Workaround:
The BUFOVF flag must be manually cleared by software.
3 – In TWI master mode, an ongoing transaction should be stalled
immediately when DBGCTRL.DBGSTOP is set and the CPU enters
debug mode. Instead, it is stopped when the current byte transaction is
completed and the corresponding interrupt is triggered if enabled.
Errata reference: 12499
Fix/Workaround:
In TWI master mode, keep DBGCTRL.DBGSTOP=0 when in debug mode.
4 – The SERCOM SPI BUFOVF status bit is not set until the next
character is received after a buffer overflow, instead of directly after
the overflow has occurred. Furthermore the CTRLA.IBON bit will
always be zero and cannot be changed.
Errata reference: 10551
Fix/Workaround:
None.
36.1.1.12. TC
1 – Spurious TC overflow and Match/Capture events may occur.
Errata reference: 13268
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the TC overflow and Match/Capture events. Use the
corresponding Interrupts instead.
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36.1.1.13. ADC
1 – When the ADC bus clock frequency(CLK_ADC_APB) is smaller than
the ADC asynchronous clock frequency(GCLK_ADC), issuing an ADC
SWRST (ADC.CTRLA.SWRST) will lock up the ADC with the
SYNCBUSY (ADC.STATUS.SYNCBUSY) flag always set.
Errata reference: 10987
Fix/Workaround:
Do not issue an ADC SWRST if the ADC bus clock frequency
(CLK_ADC_APB) is smaller than the ADC asynchronous clock
frequency(GCLK_ADC).
2 – The automatic right shift of the result when accumulating/averaging
ADC samples does not work.
Errata reference: 10530
Fix/Workaround:
To accumulate or average more than 16 samples, one must add the number
of automatic right shifts to AVGCTRL.ADJRES to perform the correct
number of right shifts. For example, for averaging 128 samples,
AVGCTRL.ADJRES must be written to 7 instead of 4, as the automatic right
shift of 3 is not done. For oversampling to 16 bits resolution,
AVGCTRL.ADJRES must be written to 4 instead of 0 as the automatic right
shift of 4 is not done.
The maximum number of right shifts that can be done using ADJRES is 7.
This means that when averaging more than 128 samples, the result will be
more than 12 bits, and the additional right shifts to get the result down to 12
bits must be done by firmware.
36.1.1.14. BOD33
1 – The BOD33 HYST bit is not updated from NVM user row at power
on. The reset value of this bit is zero.
Errata reference: 10565
Fix/Workaround:
None.
36.1.1.15. BOD12
1 – The BOD12 HYST bit is not updated from NVM user row at power
on. The reset value of this bit is zero.
Errata reference: 10568
Fix/Workaround:
None.
36.1.1.16. PTC
1 – Some gain settings for the PTC in self-capacitance mode do not
work. The two lowest gain settings are not selectable and an attempt
by the QTouch Library to set enable of these may result in a higher
sensitivity than optimal for the sensor. The PTC will not detect all
touches. This errata does not affect mutual-capacitance mode which
operates as specified.
Errata reference: 10684
Fix/Workaround:
Use SAM D20 revision C or later for self-capacitance touch sensing.
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2 – WCOMP interrupt flag is not stable. The WCOMP interrupt flag will
not always be set as described in the datasheet.
Errata reference: 12860
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the WCOMP interrupt. Use the WCOMP event.
36.1.2. Die Revision C
36.1.2.1. Device
1 – When VDDIN is lower than the POR threshold during power rise or
fall, an internal pull-up resistor is enabled on pins with PTC
functionality (see PORT Function Multiplexing). Note that this behavior
will be present even if PTC functionality is not enabled on the pin. The
POR level is defined in the “Power-On Reset (POR) Characteristics”
chapter.
Errata reference: 10805
Fix/Workaround:
Use a pin without PTC functionality if the pull-up could damage your
application during power up.
2 – The values stored in the NVM software calibration area for the DFLL
calibration are not valid.
Errata reference: 12843
Fix/Workaround:
None.
3 – In the table ""NVM User Row Mapping"", the WDT Window bitfield
default value on silicon is not as specified in the datasheet. The
datasheet defines the default value as 0x5, while it is 0xB on silicon.
Errata reference: 13951
Fix/Workaround:
None.
4 – Clock Failure detection for external OSC does not work in standby
mode.
Errata reference: 12688
Fix/Workaround:
Before entering standby mode, move the CPU clock to an internal RC,
disable external OSC and disable the Clock Failure detector. Upon CPU
wakeup, restart external OSC (if it does not start, the failure occurred during
standby), enable the Clock Failure detector and move the CPU clock to the
external OSC.
5 – If APB clock is stopped and GCLK clock is running, APB read
access to read-synchronized registers will freeze the system. The CPU
and the DAP AHB-AP are stalled, as a consequence debug operation is
impossible.
Errata reference: 10416
Fix/Workaround:
Do not make read access to read-synchronized registers when APB clock is
stopped and GCLK is running. To recover from this situation, power cycle the
device or reset the device using the RESETN pin.
6 – The PORT output driver strength feature is not available.
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Errata reference: 12684
Fix/Workaround:
None
7 – The SYSTICK calibration value is incorrect.
Errata reference: 14153
Fix/Workaround:
The correct SYSTICK calibration value is 0x40000000. This value should not
be used to initialize the Systick RELOAD value register, which should be
initialized instead with a value depending on the main clock frequency and
on the tick period required by the application. For a detailed description of
the SYSTICK module, refer to the official ARM Cortex-M0+ documentation.
8 – Maximum toggle frequency on all pins in worst case operating
condition is 8MHz. This affects all operations on the pins, including
serial communications.
Errata reference: 10335
Fix/Workaround:
None.
9 – Do not enable Timers/Counters, AC (Analog Comparator), GCLK
(Generic Clock Controller), and SERCOM (I2C and SPI) to control
Digital outputs in standby sleep mode.
Errata reference: 12786
Fix/Workaround:
Set the voltage regulator in Normal mode before entering STANDBY sleep
mode. This is done by setting the RUNSTDBY bit in the VREG register.
10 – After a clock failure detection (INTFLAG.CFD = 1), if INTFLAG.CFD
is cleared while the clock is still broken, the system is stuck.
Errata reference: 12687
Fix/Workaround:
After a clock failure detection, do not clear INTFLAG.CFD or perform a
system reset.
11 – With default bit and register settings the device does not work as
specified in STANDBY mode if load current exceeds 100µA.
Errata reference: 11082
Fix/Workaround:
Set the FORCELDO bit in the VREG register.
12 – In Standby, Idle1 and Idle2 sleep modes the device might not wake
up from sleep. An External Reset, Power on Reset or Watch Dog Reset
will start the device again.
Errata reference: 13140
Fix/Workaround:
the SLEEPPRM bits in the NVMCTRL.CTRLB register must be written to 3
(NVMCTRL - CTRLB.bit.SLEEPPRM = 3) to ensure correct operation of the
device. The average power consumption of the device will increase with
20uA compared to numbers in the electrical characteristics chapter.
13 – The temperature sensor is not accurate. No value is written into
the Temperature Log row during production test.
Errata reference: 11731
Fix/Workaround:
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14 – The DFLLVAL.COARSE, DFLLVAL.FINE, DFLLMUL.CSTEP and
DFLLMUL.FSTEP bit groups are not correctly located in the register
map. DFLLVAL.COARSE is only 5 bits and located in DFLLVAL[12..8].
DFLLVAL.FINE is only 8 bits and located in DFLLVAL[7:0].
DFLLMUL.CSTEP is only 5 bits and located in DFLLMUL[28:24].
DFLLMUL.FSTEP is only 8 bits and located in DFLLMUL[23:16]
Errata reference: 10988
Fix/Workaround:
DFLLVAL.COARSE, DFLLVAL.FINE, DFLLMUL.CSTEP and
DFLLMUL.FSTEP should not be used if code compatibility is required with
future device revisions.
15 – If the external XOSC32K is broken, neither the external pin RST
nor the GCLK software reset can reset the GCLK generators using
XOSC32K as source clock.
Errata reference: 12164
Fix/Workaround:
Do a power cycle to reset the GCLK generators after an external XOSC32K
failure.
36.1.2.2. Flash
1 – When cache read mode is set to deterministic (READMODE=2),
setting CACHEDIS=1 does not lead to 0 wait states on Flash access.
Errata reference: 10830
Fix/Workaround:
When disabling the cache (CTRLB.CACHEDIS=1), the user must also set
READMODE to 0 (CTRLB.READMODE=0).
2 – When NVMCTRL issues either erase or write commands and the
NVMCTRL cache is not in LOW_POWER mode, CPU hardfault
exception may occur.
Errata reference: 10804
Fix/Workaround:
Either:
- turn off cache before issuing flash commands by setting the NVMCTRL
CTRLB.CACHEDIS bit to one.
- Configure the cache in LOW_POWER mode by writing 0x1 into the
NVMCTRL CTRLB.READMODE bits.
36.1.2.3. DSU
1 – If a debugger has issued a DSU Cold-Plugging procedure and then
released the CPU from the resulting ""CPU Reset Extension"", the CPU
will be held in ""CPU Reset Extension"" after any upcoming reset
event.
Errata reference: 12015
Fix/workaround:
The CPU must be released from the ""CPU Reset Extension"" either by
writing a one in the DSU STATUSA.CRSTEXT register or by applying an
external reset with SWCLK high or by power cycling the device.
2 – The MBIST ""Pause-on-Error"" feature is not functional on this
device.
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Errata reference: 14324
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the ""Pause-on-Error"" feature.
36.1.2.4. PM
1 – In debug mode, if a watchdog reset occurs, the debug session is
lost.
Errata reference: 12196
Fix/Workaround:
A new debug session must be restart after a watchdog reset.
2 – The SysTick timer does not generate a wake up signal to the Power
Manager, and therefore cannot be used to wake up the CPU from sleep
mode.
Errata reference: 11012
Fix/Workaround:
None.
36.1.2.5. GCLK
1 – When the GCLK generator is enabled (GENCTRL.GENEN = 1), set
as output (GENCTRL.OE = 1) and use a division factor of one
(GENDIV.DIV = 1 or 0 and GENCTRL.DIVSEL=0), the GCLK_IO might not
be set to the configured GENCTRL.OOV value after disabling the GCLK
generator (GENCTRL.GENEN=0).
Errata reference: 10716
Fix/Workaround:
Disable the OE request of the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.OE = 0) before
disabling the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.GENEN = 0).
2 – The GCLK Generator clock is stuck when disabling the generator
and changing the division factor from one to a different value while the
GCLK generator is set as output. When the GCLK generator is enabled
(GENCTRL.GENEN=1), set as output (GENCTRL.OE=1) and use a
division factor of one (GENDIV.DIV=1 or 0 and GENCTRL.DIVSEL=0), if
the division factor is written to a value different of one or zero after
disabling the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.GENEN=0), the GCLK
generator will be stuck.
Errata reference: 10686
Fix/Workaround:
Disable the OE request of the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.OE=0) before
disabling the GCLK generator (GENCTRL.GENEN=0).
3 – When a GCLK is locked and the generator used by the locked GCLK
is not GCLK generator 1, issuing a GCLK software reset will lock up the
GCLK with the SYNCBUSY flag always set.
Errata reference: 10645
Fix/Workaround:
Do not issue a GCLK SWRST or map GCLK generator 1 to ""locked""
GCLKs.
36.1.2.6. DFLL48M
1 – If the firmware writes to the DFLLMUL.MUL register in the same
cycle as the closed loop mode tries to update it, the fine calibration will
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first be reset to midpoint and then incremented/decremented by the
closed loop mode. Then the coarse calibration will be performed with
the updated fine value. If this happens before the dfll have got a lock,
the new fine calibration value can be anything between 128-
DFLLMUL.FSTEP and 128+DFLLMUL.FSTEP which could give smaller
calibration range for the fine calibration.
Errata reference: 10634
Fix/Workaround:
Always wait until the DFLL48M has locked before writing the DFLLMUL.MUL
register
2 – The DFLL clock must be requested before being configured
otherwise a write access to a DFLL register can freeze the device.
Errata reference: 9905
Fix/Workaround:
Write a zero to the DFLL ONDEMAND bit in the DFLLCTRL register before
configuring the DFLL module.
3 – Changing the DFLLVAL.FINE calibration bits of the DFLL48M Digital
Frequency Locked Loop might result in a short output frequency
overshoot. This might occur both in open loop mode while writing
DFLLVAL.FINE by software and closed loop mode when the DFLL
automatically adjusts its output frequency.
Errata reference: 10537
Fix/Workaround:
- When using DFLL48M in open loop mode, be sure the DFLL48M is not
used by any module while DFLLVAL.FINE is written.
- When using DFLL48M in closed loop mode, be sure that
DFLLCTRL.STABLE is written to 1. The DFLL clock should not be used by
any modules until the DFLL locks are set.
If the application requires on-the-fly DFLL calibration (temperature/VCC drift
compensation), the firmware should perform, either periodically or when the
DFLL48M frequency differ too much from target frequency (indicated by
DFLLVAL.DIFF), the following:
o Switch system clock/module clocks to different clock than DFLL48M
o Re-initiate a DFLL48M closed loop lock sequence by disabling and re-
enabling the DFLL48M
o Wait for fine lock (PCLKSR.DFLLLCKF set to 1)
o Switch back system clock/module clocks to the DFLL48M
Better accuracy is achieved using a high multiplier for the DFLL48M, using a
scaled down or slow clock as reference. A multiplier of 6 will have a
theoretical worst case frequency deviation from the reference clock of +/-
8.33%. A multiplier of 500 will have a theoretical worst case frequency
deviation from the reference clock of +/- 0.1%.
4 – If the DFLL48M reaches the maximum or minimum COARSE or FINE
calibration values during the locking sequence, an out of bounds
interrupt will be generated. These interrupts will be generated even if
the final calibration values at DFLL48M lock are not at maximum or
minimum, and might therefore be false out of bounds interrupts.
Errata reference: 10669
Fix/Workaround:
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Check that the lockbits: DFLLLCKC and DFLLLCKF in the SYSCTRL
Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) are both set before
enabling the DFLLOOB interrupt.
36.1.2.7. XOSC32K
1 – The automatic amplitude control of the XOSC32K does not work.
Errata reference: 10933
Fix/Workaround:
Use the XOSC32K with Automatic Amplitude control disabled
(XOSC32K.AAMPEN = 0)
36.1.2.8. EIC
1 – When the EIC is configured to generate an interrupt on a low level
or rising edge or both edges (CONFIGn.SENSEx) with the filter enabled
(CONFIGn.FILTENx), a spurious flag might appear for the dedicated pin
on the INTFLAG.EXTINT[x] register as soon as the EIC is enabled using
CTRLA ENABLE bit.
Errata reference: 15341
Fix/Workaround:
Clear the INTFLAG bit once the EIC enabled and before enabling the
interrupts.
36.1.2.9. NVMCTRL
1 – Default value of MANW in NVM.CTRLB is 0.
This can lead to spurious writes to the NVM if a data write is done
through a pointer with a wrong address corresponding to NVM area.
Errata reference: 13134
Fix/Workaround:
Set MANW in the NVM.CTRLB to 1 at startup
2 – When external reset is active it causes a high leakage current on
VDDIO.
Errata reference: 13446
Fix/Workaround:
Minimize the time external reset is active.
3 – When the part is secured and EEPROM emulation area configured
to none, the CRC32 is not executed on the entire flash area but up to
the on-chip flash size minus half a row.
Errata reference: 11988
Fix/Workaround:
When using CRC32 on a protected device with EEPROM emulation area
configured to none, compute the reference CRC32 value to the full chip flash
size minus half row.
36.1.2.10. EVSYS
1 – Using synchronous or resynchronized paths, some channels
(0,3,6,7) detect an overrun on every event even if no overrun condition
is present.
Errata reference: 10895
Fix/Workaround:
- Ignore overrun detection bit for channels 0,3,6,7.
- Use channels 1,2,4,5 if overrun detection is required.
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2 – Changing the selected generator of a channel can trigger a
spurious interrupt/event.
Errata reference: 10443
Fix/Workaround:
To change the generator of a channel, first write with EDGESEL written to
zero, then perform a second write with EDGESEL written to its target value.
36.1.2.11. SERCOM
1 – The SERCOM SPI CTRLA register bit 17 (DOPO Bit 1) will always be
zero, and cannot be changed. Therefore the SERCOM SPI cannot be
switched between master and slave mode on the same DI and DO pins.
Errata reference: 10812
Fix/Workaround:
Connect the alternate DI and DO pins externally and use the port MUX to
switch between pin configurations for master and slave functionality.
2 – When the SERCOM is in slave SPI mode, the BUFOVF flag is not
automatically cleared when CTRLB.RXEN is set to zero.
Errata reference: 10563
Fix/Workaround:
The BUFOVF flag must be manually cleared by software.
3 – In TWI master mode, an ongoing transaction should be stalled
immediately when DBGCTRL.DBGSTOP is set and the CPU enters
debug mode. Instead, it is stopped when the current byte transaction is
completed and the corresponding interrupt is triggered if enabled.
Errata reference: 12499
Fix/Workaround:
In TWI master mode, keep DBGCTRL.DBGSTOP=0 when in debug mode.
4 – The SERCOM SPI BUFOVF status bit is not set until the next
character is received after a buffer overflow, instead of directly after
the overflow has occurred. Furthermore the CTRLA.IBON bit will
always be zero and cannot be changed.
Errata reference: 10551
Fix/Workaround:
None.
36.1.2.12. TC
1 – Spurious TC overflow and Match/Capture events may occur.
Errata reference: 13268
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the TC overflow and Match/Capture events. Use the
corresponding Interrupts instead.
36.1.2.13. ADC
1 – When the ADC bus clock frequency(CLK_ADC_APB) is smaller than
the ADC asynchronous clock frequency(GCLK_ADC), issuing an ADC
SWRST (ADC.CTRLA.SWRST) will lock up the ADC with the
SYNCBUSY (ADC.STATUS.SYNCBUSY) flag always set.
Errata reference: 10987
Fix/Workaround:
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Do not issue an ADC SWRST if the ADC bus clock frequency
(CLK_ADC_APB) is smaller than the ADC asynchronous clock
frequency(GCLK_ADC).
2 – The automatic right shift of the result when accumulating/averaging
ADC samples does not work.
Errata reference: 10530
Fix/Workaround:
To accumulate or average more than 16 samples, one must add the number
of automatic right shifts to AVGCTRL.ADJRES to perform the correct
number of right shifts. For example, for averaging 128 samples,
AVGCTRL.ADJRES must be written to 7 instead of 4, as the automatic right
shift of 3 is not done. For oversampling to 16 bits resolution,
AVGCTRL.ADJRES must be written to 4 instead of 0 as the automatic right
shift of 4 is not done.
The maximum number of right shifts that can be done using ADJRES is 7.
This means that when averaging more than 128 samples, the result will be
more than 12 bits, and the additional right shifts to get the result down to 12
bits must be done by firmware.
36.1.2.14. BOD33
1 – The BOD33 HYST bit is not updated from NVM user row at power
on. The reset value of this bit is zero.
Errata reference: 10565
Fix/Workaround:
None.
36.1.2.15. BOD12
1 – The BOD12 HYST bit is not updated from NVM user row at power
on. The reset value of this bit is zero.
Errata reference: 10568
Fix/Workaround:
None.
36.1.2.16. PTC
1 – WCOMP interrupt flag is not stable. The WCOMP interrupt flag will
not always be set as described in the datasheet.
Errata reference: 12860
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the WCOMP interrupt. Use the WCOMP event.
36.1.3. Die Revision D
36.1.3.1. Device
1 – When VDDIN is lower than the POR threshold during power rise or
fall, an internal pull-up resistor is enabled on pins with PTC
functionality (see PORT Function Multiplexing). Note that this behavior
will be present even if PTC functionality is not enabled on the pin. The
POR level is defined in the “Power-On Reset (POR) Characteristics”
chapter.
Errata reference: 10805
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Use a pin without PTC functionality if the pull-up could damage your
application during power up.
2 – In the table ""NVM User Row Mapping"", the WDT Window bitfield
default value on silicon is not as specified in the datasheet. The
datasheet defines the default value as 0x5, while it is 0xB on silicon.
Errata reference: 13951
Fix/Workaround:
None.
3 – Clock Failure detection for external OSC does not work in standby
mode.
Errata reference: 12688
Fix/Workaround:
Before entering standby mode, move the CPU clock to an internal RC,
disable external OSC and disable the Clock Failure detector. Upon CPU
wakeup, restart external OSC (if it does not start, the failure occurred during
standby), enable the Clock Failure detector and move the CPU clock to the
external OSC.
4 – In single shot mode and at 105°C, the ADC conversions have
linearity errors.
Errata reference: 13276
Fix/Workaround:
- Workaround 1: At 105°C, do not use the ADC in single shot mode; use the
ADC in free running mode only.
- Workaround 2: At 105°C, use the ADC in single shot mode only with
VDDANA > 2.7V.
5 – If APB clock is stopped and GCLK clock is running, APB read
access to read-synchronized registers will freeze the system. The CPU
and the DAP AHB-AP are stalled, as a consequence debug operation is
impossible.
Errata reference: 10416
Fix/Workaround:
Do not make read access to read-synchronized registers when APB clock is
stopped and GCLK is running. To recover from this situation, power cycle the
device or reset the device using the RESETN pin.
6 – The SYSTICK calibration value is incorrect.
Errata reference: 14153
Fix/Workaround:
The correct SYSTICK calibration value is 0x40000000. This value should not
be used to initialize the Systick RELOAD value register, which should be
initialized instead with a value depending on the main clock frequency and
on the tick period required by the application. For a detailed description of
the SYSTICK module, refer to the official ARM Cortex-M0+ documentation.
7 – In the table ""NVM User Row Mapping"", bits 40 & 41 default values
on silicon are not as specified in the datasheet. The datasheet defines
the default value as 0, it is 1 for both bits on silicon.
Errata reference: 13950
Fix/workaround:
None.
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8 – In I2C Slave mode, writing the CTRLB register when in the AMATCH
or DRDY interrupt service routines can cause the state machine to
reset.
Errata reference: 13574
Fix/Workaround:
Write CTRLB.ACKACT to 0 using the following sequence:
// If higher priority interrupts exist, then disable so that the
// following two writes are atomic.
SERCOM - STATUS.reg = 0;
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg = 0;
// Re-enable interrupts if applicable.
Write CTRLB.ACKACT to 1 using the following sequence:
// If higher priority interrupts exist, then disable so that the
// following two writes are atomic.
SERCOM - STATUS.reg = 0;
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg = SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_ACKACT;
// Re-enable interrupts if applicable.
Otherwise, only write to CTRLB in the AMATCH or DRDY interrupts if it is to
close out a transaction.
When not closing a transaction, clear the AMATCH interrupt by writing a 1 to
its bit position instead of using CTRLB.CMD. The DRDY interrupt is
automatically cleared by reading/writing to the DATA register in smart mode.
If not in smart mode, DRDY should be cleared by writing a 1 to its bit
position.
Code replacements examples:
Current:
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg |= SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_ACKACT;
Change to:
// If higher priority interrupts exist, then disable so that the
// following two writes are atomic.
SERCOM - STATUS.reg = 0;
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg = SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_ACKACT;
// Re-enable interrupts if applicable.
Current:
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg &= ~SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_ACKACT;
Change to:
// If higher priority interrupts exist, then disable so that the
// following two writes are atomic.
SERCOM - STATUS.reg = 0;
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg = 0;
// Re-enable interrupts if applicable.
Current:
/* ACK or NACK address */
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg |= SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_CMD(0x3);
Change to:
// CMD=0x3 clears all interrupts, so to keep the result similar,
// PREC is cleared if it was set.
if (SERCOM - INTFLAG.bit.PREC) SERCOM - INTFLAG.reg =
SERCOM_I2CS_INTFLAG_PREC;
SERCOM - INTFLAG.reg = SERCOM_I2CS_INTFLAG_AMATCH;
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9 – The voltage regulator in low power mode is not functional at
temperatures above 85C.
Errata reference: 12290
Fix/Workaround:
Enable normal mode on the voltage regulator in standby sleep mode.
Example code:
// Set the voltage regulator in normal mode configuration in standby sleep
mode
SYSCTRL->VREG.bit.RUNSTDBY = 1;
10 – After a clock failure detection (INTFLAG.CFD = 1), if INTFLAG.CFD
is cleared while the clock is still broken, the system is stuck.
Errata reference: 12687
Fix/Workaround:
After a clock failure detection, do not clear INTFLAG.CFD or perform a
system reset.
11 – In Standby, Idle1 and Idle2 sleep modes the device might not wake
up from sleep. An External Reset, Power on Reset or Watch Dog Reset
will start the device again.
Errata reference: 13140
Fix/Workaround:
the SLEEPPRM bits in the NVMCTRL.CTRLB register must be written to 3
(NVMCTRL - CTRLB.bit.SLEEPPRM = 3) to ensure correct operation of the
device. The average power consumption of the device will increase with
20uA compared to numbers in the electrical characteristics chapter.
12 – Digital pin outputs from Timer/Counters, AC (Analog Comparator),
GCLK (Generic Clock Controller), and SERCOM (I2C and SPI) do not
change value during standby sleep mode.
Errata reference: 12537
Fix/Workaround:
Set the voltage regulator in Normal mode before entering STANDBY sleep
mode in order to keep digital pin output enabled. This is done by setting the
RUNSTDBY bit in the VREG register.
13 – If the external XOSC32K is broken, neither the external pin RST
nor the GCLK software reset can reset the GCLK generators using
XOSC32K as source clock.
Errata reference: 12164
Fix/Workaround:
Do a power cycle to reset the GCLK generators after an external XOSC32K
failure.
36.1.3.2. DSU
1 – If a debugger has issued a DSU Cold-Plugging procedure and then
released the CPU from the resulting ""CPU Reset Extension"", the CPU
will be held in ""CPU Reset Extension"" after any upcoming reset
event.
Errata reference: 12015
Fix/workaround:
The CPU must be released from the ""CPU Reset Extension"" either by
writing a one in the DSU STATUSA.CRSTEXT register or by applying an
external reset with SWCLK high or by power cycling the device.
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2 – The MBIST ""Pause-on-Error"" feature is not functional on this
device.
Errata reference: 14324
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the ""Pause-on-Error"" feature.
36.1.3.3. PM
1 – In debug mode, if a watchdog reset occurs, the debug session is
lost.
Errata reference: 12196
Fix/Workaround:
A new debug session must be restart after a watchdog reset.
36.1.3.4. DFLL48M
1 – The DFLL clock must be requested before being configured
otherwise a write access to a DFLL register can freeze the device.
Errata reference: 9905
Fix/Workaround:
Write a zero to the DFLL ONDEMAND bit in the DFLLCTRL register before
configuring the DFLL module.
2 – If the DFLL48M reaches the maximum or minimum COARSE or FINE
calibration values during the locking sequence, an out of bounds
interrupt will be generated. These interrupts will be generated even if
the final calibration values at DFLL48M lock are not at maximum or
minimum, and might therefore be false out of bounds interrupts.
Errata reference: 10669
Fix/Workaround:
Check that the lockbits: DFLLLCKC and DFLLLCKF in the SYSCTRL
Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) are both set before
enabling the DFLLOOB interrupt.
36.1.3.5. XOSC32K
1 – The automatic amplitude control of the XOSC32K does not work.
Errata reference: 10933
Fix/Workaround:
Use the XOSC32K with Automatic Amplitude control disabled
(XOSC32K.AAMPEN = 0)
36.1.3.6. EIC
1 – When the EIC is configured to generate an interrupt on a low level
or rising edge or both edges (CONFIGn.SENSEx) with the filter enabled
(CONFIGn.FILTENx), a spurious flag might appear for the dedicated pin
on the INTFLAG.EXTINT[x] register as soon as the EIC is enabled using
CTRLA ENABLE bit.
Errata reference: 15341
Fix/Workaround:
Clear the INTFLAG bit once the EIC enabled and before enabling the
interrupts.
36.1.3.7. NVMCTRL
1 – Default value of MANW in NVM.CTRLB is 0.
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This can lead to spurious writes to the NVM if a data write is done
through a pointer with a wrong address corresponding to NVM area.
Errata reference: 13134
Fix/Workaround:
Set MANW in the NVM.CTRLB to 1 at startup
2 – When external reset is active it causes a high leakage current on
VDDIO.
Errata reference: 13446
Fix/Workaround:
Minimize the time external reset is active.
3 – When the part is secured and EEPROM emulation area configured
to none, the CRC32 is not executed on the entire flash area but up to
the on-chip flash size minus half a row.
Errata reference: 11988
Fix/Workaround:
When using CRC32 on a protected device with EEPROM emulation area
configured to none, compute the reference CRC32 value to the full chip flash
size minus half row.
36.1.3.8. SERCOM
1 – In TWI master mode, an ongoing transaction should be stalled
immediately when DBGCTRL.DBGSTOP is set and the CPU enters
debug mode. Instead, it is stopped when the current byte transaction is
completed and the corresponding interrupt is triggered if enabled.
Errata reference: 12499
Fix/Workaround:
In TWI master mode, keep DBGCTRL.DBGSTOP=0 when in debug mode.
36.1.3.9. TC
1 – Spurious TC overflow and Match/Capture events may occur.
Errata reference: 13268
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the TC overflow and Match/Capture events. Use the
corresponding Interrupts instead.
36.1.3.10. PTC
1 – WCOMP interrupt flag is not stable. The WCOMP interrupt flag will
not always be set as described in the datasheet.
Errata reference: 12860
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the WCOMP interrupt. Use the WCOMP event.
36.1.4. Die Revision E
36.1.4.1. Device
1 – In the table ""NVM User Row Mapping"", the WDT Window bitfield
default value on silicon is not as specified in the datasheet. The
datasheet defines the default value as 0x5, while it is 0xB on silicon.
Errata reference: 13951
Fix/Workaround:
None.
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2 – Clock Failure detection for external OSC does not work in standby
mode.
Errata reference: 12688
Fix/Workaround:
Before entering standby mode, move the CPU clock to an internal RC,
disable external OSC and disable the Clock Failure detector. Upon CPU
wakeup, restart external OSC (if it does not start, the failure occurred during
standby), enable the Clock Failure detector and move the CPU clock to the
external OSC.
3 – In single shot mode and at 105°C, the ADC conversions have
linearity errors.
Errata reference: 13276
Fix/Workaround:
- Workaround 1: At 105°C, do not use the ADC in single shot mode; use the
ADC in free running mode only.
- Workaround 2: At 105°C, use the ADC in single shot mode only with
VDDANA > 2.7V.
4 – If APB clock is stopped and GCLK clock is running, APB read
access to read-synchronized registers will freeze the system. The CPU
and the DAP AHB-AP are stalled, as a consequence debug operation is
impossible.
Errata reference: 10416
Fix/Workaround:
Do not make read access to read-synchronized registers when APB clock is
stopped and GCLK is running. To recover from this situation, power cycle the
device or reset the device using the RESETN pin.
5 – The SYSTICK calibration value is incorrect.
Errata reference: 14153
Fix/Workaround:
The correct SYSTICK calibration value is 0x40000000. This value should not
be used to initialize the Systick RELOAD value register, which should be
initialized instead with a value depending on the main clock frequency and
on the tick period required by the application. For a detailed description of
the SYSTICK module, refer to the official ARM Cortex-M0+ documentation.
6 – In the table ""NVM User Row Mapping"", bits 40 & 41 default values
on silicon are not as specified in the datasheet. The datasheet defines
the default value as 0, it is 1 for both bits on silicon.
Errata reference: 13950
Fix/workaround:
None.
7 – In I2C Slave mode, writing the CTRLB register when in the AMATCH
or DRDY interrupt service routines can cause the state machine to
reset.
Errata reference: 13574
Fix/Workaround:
Write CTRLB.ACKACT to 0 using the following sequence:
// If higher priority interrupts exist, then disable so that the
// following two writes are atomic.
SERCOM - STATUS.reg = 0;
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SERCOM - CTRLB.reg = 0;
// Re-enable interrupts if applicable.
Write CTRLB.ACKACT to 1 using the following sequence:
// If higher priority interrupts exist, then disable so that the
// following two writes are atomic.
SERCOM - STATUS.reg = 0;
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg = SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_ACKACT;
// Re-enable interrupts if applicable.
Otherwise, only write to CTRLB in the AMATCH or DRDY interrupts if it is to
close out a transaction.
When not closing a transaction, clear the AMATCH interrupt by writing a 1 to
its bit position instead of using CTRLB.CMD. The DRDY interrupt is
automatically cleared by reading/writing to the DATA register in smart mode.
If not in smart mode, DRDY should be cleared by writing a 1 to its bit
position.
Code replacements examples:
Current:
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg |= SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_ACKACT;
Change to:
// If higher priority interrupts exist, then disable so that the
// following two writes are atomic.
SERCOM - STATUS.reg = 0;
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg = SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_ACKACT;
// Re-enable interrupts if applicable.
Current:
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg &= ~SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_ACKACT;
Change to:
// If higher priority interrupts exist, then disable so that the
// following two writes are atomic.
SERCOM - STATUS.reg = 0;
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg = 0;
// Re-enable interrupts if applicable.
Current:
/* ACK or NACK address */
SERCOM - CTRLB.reg |= SERCOM_I2CS_CTRLB_CMD(0x3);
Change to:
// CMD=0x3 clears all interrupts, so to keep the result similar,
// PREC is cleared if it was set.
if (SERCOM - INTFLAG.bit.PREC) SERCOM - INTFLAG.reg =
SERCOM_I2CS_INTFLAG_PREC;
SERCOM - INTFLAG.reg = SERCOM_I2CS_INTFLAG_AMATCH;
8 – The voltage regulator in low power mode is not functional at
temperatures above 85C.
Errata reference: 12290
Fix/Workaround:
Enable normal mode on the voltage regulator in standby sleep mode.
Example code:
// Set the voltage regulator in normal mode configuration in standby sleep
mode
SYSCTRL->VREG.bit.RUNSTDBY = 1;
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9 – After a clock failure detection (INTFLAG.CFD = 1), if INTFLAG.CFD
is cleared while the clock is still broken, the system is stuck.
Errata reference: 12687
Fix/Workaround:
After a clock failure detection, do not clear INTFLAG.CFD or perform a
system reset.
10 – If the external XOSC32K is broken, neither the external pin RST
nor the GCLK software reset can reset the GCLK generators using
XOSC32K as source clock.
Errata reference: 12164
Fix/Workaround:
Do a power cycle to reset the GCLK generators after an external XOSC32K
failure.
36.1.4.2. DSU
1 – The MBIST ""Pause-on-Error"" feature is not functional on this
device.
Errata reference: 14324
Fix/Workaround:
Do not use the ""Pause-on-Error"" feature.
36.1.4.3. DFLL48M
1 – The DFLL clock must be requested before being configured
otherwise a write access to a DFLL register can freeze the device.
Errata reference: 9905
Fix/Workaround:
Write a zero to the DFLL ONDEMAND bit in the DFLLCTRL register before
configuring the DFLL module.
2 – If the DFLL48M reaches the maximum or minimum COARSE or FINE
calibration values during the locking sequence, an out of bounds
interrupt will be generated. These interrupts will be generated even if
the final calibration values at DFLL48M lock are not at maximum or
minimum, and might therefore be false out of bounds interrupts.
Errata reference: 10669
Fix/Workaround:
Check that the lockbits: DFLLLCKC and DFLLLCKF in the SYSCTRL
Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) are both set before
enabling the DFLLOOB interrupt.
36.1.4.4. XOSC32K
1 – The automatic amplitude control of the XOSC32K does not work.
Errata reference: 10933
Fix/Workaround:
Use the XOSC32K with Automatic Amplitude control disabled
(XOSC32K.AAMPEN = 0)
36.1.4.5. EIC
1 – When the EIC is configured to generate an interrupt on a low level
or rising edge or both edges (CONFIGn.SENSEx) with the filter enabled
(CONFIGn.FILTENx), a spurious flag might appear for the dedicated pin
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on the INTFLAG.EXTINT[x] register as soon as the EIC is enabled using
CTRLA ENABLE bit.
Errata reference: 15341
Fix/Workaround:
Clear the INTFLAG bit once the EIC enabled and before enabling the
interrupts.
36.1.4.6. NVMCTRL
1 – Default value of MANW in NVM.CTRLB is 0.
This can lead to spurious writes to the NVM if a data write is done
through a pointer with a wrong address corresponding to NVM area.
Errata reference: 13134
Fix/Workaround:
Set MANW in the NVM.CTRLB to 1 at startup
2 – When external reset is active it causes a high leakage current on
VDDIO.
Errata reference: 13446
Fix/Workaround:
Minimize the time external reset is active.
36.1.4.7. SERCOM
1 – In TWI master mode, an ongoing transaction should be stalled
immediately when DBGCTRL.DBGSTOP is set and the CPU enters
debug mode. Instead, it is stopped when the current byte transaction is
completed and the corresponding interrupt is triggered if enabled.
Errata reference: 12499
Fix/Workaround:
In TWI master mode, keep DBGCTRL.DBGSTOP=0 when in debug mode.
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37. Datasheet Revision History
The referring page numbers in this section are referred to this datasheet. The referring revision in this
section are referring to the datasheet revision.
37.1. Rev. P - 09/2016
Memories Updated the BOOTPROT default value in NVM User Row Mapping: default value
= 0x7 except for WLCSP that has default value = 0x3
DSU - Device Service Unit Updated the Registers "Reset Value"
Clock System Added the section: Disabling a Peripheral
SYSCTRL – System
Controller
Description added on setting up AMPGC bit in XOSC register
EVSYS – Event System CTRL.SWRST: Added recommendation when doing a software reset
RTC – Real-Time Counter Updated the description in Clock/Calendar (Mode 2): Example added on how the
clock counter works in calendar mode
TC – Timer/Counter The ENABLE and SWRST bits in CTRLA register are not enable protected
Schematic Checklist Updated External Real Time Oscillator: Added note on how to minimize jitter
Electrical Characteristics at
85°C
•Editing update
•Updated General Operating Ratings
–Added note about the NVM erase operations in debugger cold-
plugging mode
•Updated Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
–Removed the package condition from the Table 33-39
Electrical Characteristics at
105°C
• – Updated Injection Current
•Updated General Operating Ratings
–Added note about the NVM erase operations in debugger cold-
plugging mode
•Updated Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
–Removed the package condition from the Table 33-39
37.2. Rev. O - 08/2016
Description Description: Updated CoreMark score from 2.14 to 2.46 CoreMark/MHz.
Block Diagram Updated Block Diagram.
Power Manager Updated description for bits [31:4] in APBBMASK.
System Control Updated description in Drift Compensation.
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Electrical
Characteristics
Brown-Out Detectors Characteristics: Updated Table 33-18.
Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M) Characteristics: Note 2 in Table 33-40 updated
to only be applicable for die revision C.
Schematic
Checklist
Updated the content in section Unused or Unconnected Pins.
Power Supply Schematic: VDDCORE decoupling capacitor value updated from 100nF to 1nF.
Electrical
Characteristics at
85°C
•Updated Absolute Maximum Ratings
–Vpin: min and max changed respectively from GND-0.3V to GND-0.6V and from
GND+0.3V to GND+0.6V
•Added Injection Current
Electrical
Characteristics at
105°C
•Updated Absolute Maximum Ratings
–Vpin: min and max changed respectively from GND-0.3V to GND-0.6V and from
GND+0.3V to GND+0.6V
• – Added Injection Current
•BOD33: Updated Table 33-19.
37.3. Rev. N - 01/2015
Electrical
Characteristics
•Updated Table 33-20 in the Analog-to-Digital (ADC) Characteristics
–added two rows. One for Internal ratiometric reference 0 error and the other for
Internal ratiometric reference 1 error
–added more details in Conditions of VREFINTVCC0 and VREFINTVCC1
Errata •Added Errata revision E
•Updated Errata revision D:
–Added new Errata references: 12290; 13950 and 13951
–Updated Errata reference 13574: The software workaround: In I2C Slave mode,
writing the CTRLB register when in the AMATCH or DRDY interrupt service
routines can cause the state machine to reset
–Updated Errata reference 13276 Workaround 2: At 105ºC, use the ADC in single
shot mode only with VDDANA > 2.7V
•Updated Errata revision C:
–Added new Errrata reference:13951
–Updated Errata reference 10537
•Updated Errata revision B:
–Added new Errrata reference:13951
Appendix •Added Appendix A: Electrical Characteristics at 105°C
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37.4. Rev. M - 12/2014
Signal Description List •VREFP renamed VREFA and VREFB in the Signal Descriptions List
Memories •Added a table note to the Table 10-4
DSU - Device Service
Unit
•Updated the Register Summary
–Added register bit AMOD[1:0]
•Updated the register ADDR
–Added the description of “Bits 1:0 – AMOD[1:0]”
System Controller •Removed all references to 1khz from 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator
(XOSC32K) Operation, 32kHz Internal Oscillator (OSC32K) Operation and 32kHz
Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Operation
•Changed EN1K bits to “Reserved” in XOSC32K and in OSC32K
PORT •Updated I/O Pin Configuration
–Removed reference to Open-drain
ADC - Analog-to-
Digital Converte
•Replaced AREFA/AREFB by VREFA/VREFB in Analog Connections
DAC - Digital -to-
Analog Converter
•Replaced VREFP by VREFA in Digital to Analog Conversion and in DAC as an
Internal Reference
Electrical
Characteristics
•Brown-Out Detectors Characteristics:
–Added Figure 33-3, Figure 33-4 and clarifications.
–Updated conditions in the Table 33-18 and in the Table 33-19.
•Analog-to-Digital (ADC) Characteristics:
–Updated conditions in the Table 33-23 and in the Table 33-24.
•Updated the table Table 33-40 in Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M)
Characteristics:
–Renamed “Power consumption on VDDANA” to “Power consumption on VDDIN”
–Added IDFLL specific typical value for revD and later
•Updated the table Table 33-45 in SERCOM in SPI Mode Timing:
–The value of tSCK SCK period updated from 42 to 84
Package Information •Updated Thermal Considerations:
–Added ThetaJA and ThetaJC values for the packages: 64-ball UFBGA and 45-
ball WLCSP
Schematic Checklist •Updated the Introduction Content
•Replaced AREFA/AREFB by VREFA/VREFB in the content
•Updated the content in theProgramming and Debug Ports
–Updated all sub-sections, tables and figures
Errata •Updated Errata revision D:
–Added Errata reference 13574 related to CTRLB register / I2C in Slave Mode.
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37.5. Rev. L - 09/2014
Features •Added UFBGA64 and WLCSP45 packages
•Introduced the 105ºC devices
Pinout •Added two more pinouts: UFBGA64 and WLCSP45
Configuration
Summary
•UpdatedConfiguration Summary to include UFBGA64 and WLCSP45 packages
Ordering Information •Updated Ordering Information to include UFBGA64, WLCSP45 packages and the
ordering codes for 105ºC devices
Peripheral
Configuration
•Updated Peripherals Configuration Summary
–Added one column “SleepWalking” in the Table 12-1
PM – Power Manager •Updated the table note 1 of the Table 16-3
System Controller •Updated Interrupts
–Interrupt source “BOD33DET - BOD33 Detection” is an Asynchronous
interrupt that can be used to wake-up the device from any sleep mode
Watchdog Timer •Updated Always-On Mode
–Added conditions for which CTRL.ALWAYSON bit must never be set to one by
software
•Updated Interrupts
–Early Warning (EW) is an asynchronous interrupt that can be used to wake-up
the device from any sleep mode
RTC – Real-Time
Counter
•Updated the section Interrupts
–Overflow (INTFLAG.OVF), Compare n (INTFLAG.CMPn), Alarm 0
(INTFLAG.ALARMn) and Synchronization Ready (INTFLAG.SYNCRDY) are
all asynchronous and can be used to wake-up the device from any sleep
mode
EIC – External
Interrupt Controller
•Updated the section Interrupts
–External interrupt pins (EXTINTx) and Non-maskable interrupt pin (NMI) are
both asynchronous and can be used to wake-up the device from any sleep
mode
PORT - I/O Pin
Controller
•Updated the Basic Operation section
–Instances “pad” changed to “pin”
–Edited the content in the section
EVSYS – Event
System
•Updated the section Interrupts
–Overrun Channel x (OVRx) and Event Detected Channel x (EVDx) are
asynchronous and can be used to wake-up the device from any sleep mode
•Updated the section Sleep Mode Operations
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SERCOM USART •Updated the section Interrupts
–RXS, RXC, TXC and DRE interrupts are asynchronous and can be used to
wake-up the device from any sleep mode.
ADC – Analog-to-
Digital Converter
•Fix a typo in the description of the bitfield MUXPOS of the register INPUTCTRL
•Added more info to the table “Delay Gain” and about the propagation delay in sub-
section 7.3 “Prescaler”
Electrical
Characteristics
•Updated the Maximum Clock Frequencies
–Added the Table 32-6
–Renamed the Table 32-7 to "Maximum Peripheral Clock Frequencies" and
updated the whole table content including the symbols and descriptions
•Added the section Peripheral Power Consumption
•Updated the section I/O Pin Characteristics
–Updated the table Table 32-11
For tRISE and tFALL added different load conditions depending on DVRSTR
value
•Updated SERCOM in SPI Mode Timing
–Added typical tSCK in the table Table 32-44
•Updated Voltage Regulator Characteristics
–Added minimum value to the Cout parameter in the Table 32-15
•Updated Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M) Characteristics
–Renamed the Table 32-39 to DFLL48M Characteristics - Closed Loop Mode
–Updated the content and the table note of the Table 32-39
•Updated the Analog-to-Digital (ADC) Characteristics
–Table 32-19. Operating Conditions
Updated Single rate (single shot) maximum value to 300 ksps
Updated the table note 3
–Updated Table 32-20 and Table 32-21:
Added definition of the gain accuracy parameter
•Updated Temperature Sensor Characteristics
–Updated the table Table 32-29. Temperature Sensor Characteristics
Added temperature sensor accuracy parameters and its condition
Schematic Checklist •Added link for the values of XIN32/XOUT32 pins parasitic capacitance in the Table
32-38. 32kHz Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
Package Information •Added two more packages: 64UFBGA and 45WLCSP
Errata •Updated errata for revision B, C and D. Added errata references: 10805, 12015,
12499, 13140, 13140 and 13268
37.6. Rev. K – 05/2014
Description •Updated the content in the Description
Block Diagram •VREFP on DAC renamed VREFA
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Memories •Updated the tableNVM User Row Mapping
–Changed the WDT window default value, WINDOW_1 to 0x5
DSU - Device Service
Unit
•Updated DSU Chip Identification Method:
–“Family” renamed “Product family” and subfamily became “Product series”
•Updated the protection state of the device in Starting CRC32 Calculation
SYSCTRL - System
Controller
•Updated 8MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC8M) Operation
–Updated the description of writing to FRANGE and CALIB
•Updated the table Behavior of the Oscillators
–DFLL renamed DFLL48M
•Added Note on how to enter standby mode in:
–External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator (XOSC) Operation
–32kHz External Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K) Operation
•Added VREG register
–Added VREG register in Register Summary
–Updated the description of Bit 6 – RUNSTDBY and Bit 13 – FORCELDO
•Updated the description of Interrupts
•Updated OSC8M
–Bits 11:0 - CALIB has two calibration fields CALIB[11-6] and CALIB[5:0]
RTC - Real-Time
Counter
•Updated Analog Connections
–TOSC1 and TOSC2 renamed respectively XIN32 and XOUT32
PORT •Updated Principle of Operation
–The reference for Pin Configuration registers changed to PINCFGy
SERCOM SPI •Updated CTRLB register
–Bit 17 - RXEN is R/W
TC - Timer/Counter •Updated the table Waveform Generation Operation
•Updated CTRLC register
–Bits 1:0 - INVENx: Waveform Output x Invert Enable
AC - Analog
Comparators
•Added Bit 7 - LPMUX in CTRLA register and updated Register Summary
DAC - Digital -to-
Analog Converter
•Added a new DAC in the Block Diagram with VREFP replaced by VREFA
•Updated Signal Description
–VREFP renamed VREFA
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Electrical
Characteristics
•Updated the table Absolute maximum ratings
–Updated IVDD and IGND max values
–Added a detailed table note for IVDD and IGND
•Added the table GPIO Clusters
•Updated the table General operating conditions
–Removed table note (1) related to the operating conditions
•Updated the table Current Consumption
–Updated values in ACTIVE and IDLE0/1/2 modes
–Updated the max values @ 85ºC in STANDBY modes
l Max values updated to 100μA both for RTC stopped and RTC running
•Updated I/O Pin Characteristics section
–Updated title of the table to RevD and later normal I/O Pins Characteristics
–Updated IOL and IOH values in the table RevD and later normal I/O Pins
Characteristics
–Updated IOL and IOH in the table I2C Pins Characteristics in I2C configuration
•Table note (1) on COUT removed from the table Decoupling requirements
•Updated the content in Analog Characteristics
–Updated max value of VPOT-in the table POR Characteristics. New max value
is 1.32V
–Updated table note 3 in Differential Mode
–Updated table note 2 in Single-Ended Mode
–Updated RSAMPLE in the table Operating Conditions
•Added conversion rate for max 1000ksps in the table Clock and Timing
•Updated the table Accuracy Characteristics
–Added table note “All values measured using a conversion rate of 350ksps”
•Updated Software-based Refinement of the Actual Temperature
–Added the address of the temperature log row
•Updated the table DFLL48M Characteristics - Closed Loop Mode
–Removed the Tlcoarse parameter as it is already set from calibration
–Updated IDFLL and tSTARTU typical values
•Updated Crystal Oscillator Characteristics section:
–Updated the max values of ESR
–Updated the typical values of CXIN and CXOUT
•Updated the table 32kHz Crystal Oscillator Characteristics:
–Updated the table note
•Updated the max value of ESR to 141kΩ, the typical values of CXIN32 and CXOUT32
to respectively 3.1 and 3.3pF
•Updated the table I2C Interface Timing
–Added table note (3) to tR and tOF
ERRATA •Added Errata Revision D
•Updated Errata Revision C
•Updated Errata Revision B
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37.7. Rev. J – 12/2013
NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller Updated the NVM NVMCTRL.CTRLB register.
37.8. Rev. I 12/2013
General Removed Preliminary
Description •Updated the description
Features •Power Consumption has been updated to Down to 8μA running the Peripheral Touch
Controller
Configuration
Summary
Updated the Configuration Summary
Ordering
Information
Updated Ordering Information
•Added AT prefix at the start of the ordering codes
Block Diagram •Added the description of the connection between PORT and ARM CORTEX-M0+
CPU: ARM SINGLE CYCLE IOBUS
•Renamed GENERIC CLOCK to GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER
I/O Multiplexing
and
Considerations
Updated the Table 5-1. PORT Function Multiplexing
•Renamed all GCLK/IO[x] to GCLK_IO[x]
•Updated the description of the Serial Wire Debug Interface Pinout section
•Added SWDIO to PA31 column G in the Table 5-1 and added a footnote
Product Mapping Changed Peripheral to AHB-APB
Signal Description •Removed GCLK from the heading “Generic Clock Generator”
•Renamed IO[7:0] to GCLK_IO[7:0]
Memories •Added a new section Serial Number
•Software Calibration Row changed to Software Calibration Area
•Added Figure 9-1. Calibration and Auxiliary space
•Updated the Table 9-4. NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping
–Added the BOD33 and BOD12 default settings
–Added DFLL48M COARSE CAL and DFLL48M FINE CAL
–Added table notes on rev C (Bit 40 and Bit 41) to the Table 9-3. NVM User Row
Mapping
DSU - Device
Service Unit
•Updated the Table 12-7. Register Summary
–Redefined DID register. FAMILY changed from 4 bits to 5 bits and SERIES from
8 bits to 6 bits
•Updated the Device Identification- DID register
–Updated Family and Series bit registers
–Updated the Table 12-8. Device Selection. Added ATSAMD20E18A device at
0xA.
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Clock System •Updated the clock names in the Figure 13-1. Clock distribution
•Updated the description of Generic Clock generators and Generic Clocks in the Clock
Distribution
•Updated the Figure 13-2. Example of SERCOM clock
–Synchronous Clock Controller renamed to Main clock controller
•Updated the descriptive content of the Read-Synchronization section
•Changed the title “Enable Write-Synchronization” to Write-Synchronization of
CTRL.ENABLE
•Updated the content in Clocks after Resetsection
–Renamed GCLKMAIN to GCLK_MAIN
Generic Clock
Controller
•Updated the Overview section and renamed GCLK_PERIPH to GCLK_PERIPHERAL
throughout the datasheet
•Updated the Features list
•Updated Figure 14-1. Device Clocking Diagram and added a figure note
•Updated links in the sections: Power Manageme and in Clocks
•Updated the content in the Functional Description
–Added links in the section Initialization for GENDIV, GENCTRL and CLKCTRL
–Updated the Figure 14-3. Generic Clock Generator
–Renamed “External Clock” to Generic Clock Output on I/O Pins and updated the
description
–Updated the Figure 14-4. Generic Clock Multiplexer
–Updated the descriptive content in the Disabling a Generic Clock” section
–Updated the Figure 14-5. GCLK Indirect Access. GCLK becomes Generic Clock
–Updated links in the sections: Run in Standby Mode and Synchronization
•Added a table note on the Reset of GENCTRL register
•Added a third column “Generator Clock Source” in the tableGENCTRL Reset Value
after a Power Reset
•Updated the content and replaced the text “if the generator is not used by the RTC” by
the “if the generator is not used by the RTC and not a source of a 'locked' generic
clock” in two tables:GENCTRL Reset Value after a User Reset and GENDIV Reset
Value after a User Reset
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Power Manager •Updated the content Overview
–“power save modes” is changed to “sleep modes”
–A new line is added: “This is because during STANDBY sleep mode the internal
voltage regulator will be in low power mode”
•Updated Featureslist
–Clock control: “Generates” is changed to “Controls”
•Updated le content in the Clockssection
–“This clock” is changed to “The clock source for GCLK_MAIN”
•Updated the content in Interrupts section
–Added: “Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller"
•Updated Register Access Protection
–Added: “Refer to Interrupt Flag Status and Clear - INTFLAG register for details”
–Added: “Refer to Reset Cause - RCAUSE register for details”
•Updated the sections: Synchronous Clocks and Sleep Mode Controller
–Added: "see Table 15-4. Sleep Mode Overview"
•Updated Reset Controller section
–“resets” corrected to “reset”
•Updated Initialization section
–Added: “- refer to Reset Cause - RCAUSE register for details”
•Updated Selecting the Synchronous Clock Division Ratio
–Added: “(APBxSEL.APBxDIV)”
•Updated the figure Synchronous Clock Selection and Prescaler
•Updated Clock Ready Flag section
–“CKSEL” is changed to “CPUSEL”
•Updated the Peripheral Clock Masking section
–Added: “refer to APBA Mask - APBAMASK register for details”
–The first sentence below the figure has been changed to: “When the APB clock
for a module is not provided its registers cannot be read or written.”
•Updated the content Clock Failure Detector section
–“CFDEN.CTRL” has been changed to “CTRL.CFDEN”
–Added: “Refer to Control - CTRL register for details”
–“divided” has been changed to “undivided”
–“is generated, if enabled” has been changed to "is set and the corresponding
interrupt request will be generated if enabled"
–“GCLKMAIN” has been changed to “GCLK_MAIN”
–Added: Note 3
•Updated the table Effects of the Different Reset Events
–“GCLK” has been changed to “Generic Clock”
•Updated the figure Reset Controller
•Updated the table Sleep Mode Entry and Exit
–Two notes (“Synchronous” and “Asynchronous”) are added below the table
•Updated the Sleep Mode Controller section
–Updated the text in STANDBY mode
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Power Manager
(cont.)
•Updated the table Sleep Mode Overview
–Replaced the table with an accurate one
•Updated IDLE Mode section
–Second bullet: “any non-masked interrupt” changed to “the occurrence of any
interrupt that is not masked in the NVIC Controller”
•Updated STANDBY Mode section
–“GCLK” is changed to “Generic Clock”
•Added: SleepWalking section
•Updated Bit 4 – BKUPCLK: Backup Clock Select”
–“GCLKMAIN” is changed to “GCLK_MAIN”
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SYSCTRL –
System Controller
•Updated the content in Overview section
–“XOSC, XOSC32K, OSC32K, OSCULP32K, OSC8M, DFLL48M, BOD33,
BOD12, VREG and VREF” is changed to “clock sources, brown out detectors,
on-chip voltage regulator and voltage reference of the device."
–Added: “ refer to Power and Clocks Status - PCLKSR register"
–Added: “(INTENSET)”
–Added: “(INTENCLR)”
–Added: “(INTFLAG)”
•Updated the content in Principle of Operationsection
–Added two tables for the behavior of Oscillators and Sleep modes
•Updated Register Access Protection
–Added: “- refer to INFLAG
•Updated Analog Connections section
–Changed “load. Refer” to “load, refer”
•Updated External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator (XOSC) Operation section
–Changed “the only” to “only the”
–“the XTAL Enable bit (XOSC.XTALEN) must written to one” is changed to “a one
must be written to the XTAL Enable bit (XOSC.XTALEN)."
•Updated the content in 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K) Operation
section
–“power-on, reset” is changed to “power-on reset (POR)”
–Added: "XOSC32K can provide two clock outputs when connected to a crystal.”
•Updated the content in 8MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC8M) Operation section
•Updated the content in 32kHz Internal Oscillator (OSC32K) Operation section
–Changed “CALIB” to “OSC32K.CALIB”
–Changed “non-volatile memory” to “NVM Software Calibration ROW”
–Added: “(refer to NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping
•Updated the content in 32kHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K)
Operation section
–Added: 32kHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Control -
OSCULP32K register
•Updated the content in Closed-Loop Operation section
–List #3: Changed “device” to “DFLL”
–Below “Drift Compensation”: “set” has been replaced by “triggered”
–The text “shown in the SYSCTRL Block Diagram" has been removed
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SYSCTRL -
System Control
(cont.)
•Updated Additional Features
–The text “when disabling the DFLL48M” below “Wake from Sleep Modes” has
been replaced by the text “when the DFLL is turned off”
•Updated 3.3V Brown-Out Detector (BOD33) section
–“Brown-Out Detector” is replaced by “BOD33”
•Updated 32kHz Internal Oscillator (OSC32K) Control - OSC32K register
–The reference for Bits 22:16 - CALIB[6:0] has been corrected
•Updated the table Start-UpTime for External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator
–Both notes for this table has been updated/changed
–New “Note 3” is added
•Updated the table Start-Up Time for 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator
–Both notes for this table has been updated/changed
–New “Note 3” is added
•Updated the table Start-Up Time for 32kHz Internal Oscillator
–New column for “Number of OSC32K Clock Cycles” is added
–The values in the column for the “old” “Number of OSC32K Clock Cycles” has
been corrected
–Both notes for this table has been updated/changed
–New “Note 3” is added
•Updated DFLL48M Control - DFLLCTRL register
–For “Property” the following has been added: “, Write-Synchronized”
–Removed RUNSTDBY
•Updated DFLL48M Value - DFLLVAL register
–For “Property” the following has been added: “, Read-Synchronized”
•Updated Register Access Protection register
–In the bullet point the following is added: “ refer to Interrupt Flag Status and Clear
- INTFLAG register”
•Updated Principle of Operation section
–Added: “- refer to Control - CTRL register "and “- refer to Interrupt Enable Clear -
INTENCLR register”
•Updated the Default Reset value in 8MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC8M) Control -
OSC8M register and fixed the RANGE bitfield
•Updated the description of the Bit 4 DFLL Ready in Power and Clocks Status -
PCLKSR register and updated Bit 11 BOD33 Synchronization Ready
WDT – Watchdog
Timer
•Updated Intitialization
–Added: “- refer to CTRL register”, “- refer to CONFIG register”, and “- refer to
EWCTRL regsiter”
•Updated Normal Mode
–Added: “- refer to Clear - CLEAR register
•Updated the description of the Bit 2 (CTRL.WEN) in the Control - CTRL register
•Removed “Asynchronous Watchdog Clock Characterization”
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SERCOM SPI –
SERCOM Serial
Peripheral
Interface
•Updated the description of the SPI Transfer Modes section
RTC - Real-Time
Counter
•Updated Register Access Protection section
–Added: “- refer to INTFLAG register”, “- refer to READREQ register”, “- refer to
STATUS register”, and “- refer to DBGCTRL register”
•Updated the content in Initialization section
–Added: “- refer to Event Control - EVCTRL register”
EIC - External
Interrupt Controller
•Updated the content in Events section
–Added text “External Interrupt Controller generates events as pulses”
•Updated the content Sleep Mode Operation section
–Added text “Using WAKEUPEN[x]=1 with INTENSET=0 is not recommended”
•Updated the content Register Access Protection
–Added: “- refer to INTFLAG register” and “- refer to NMIFLAG register”
•Updated Additional Features
–Added: “- refer to NMICTRL register”
NVMCTRL - Non-
Volatile Memory
Controller
•Updated Power Management section
–Added: “- refer to CTRLB register”
•Added Basic Operations section
•Updated Interrupts section
–Added a reference link to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller
•Updated the description of NVM Read section
•Updated the content in Register Access Protection section
•Added: “- refer to INTFLAG regsiter” and “- refer to STATUS register”
•Updated the description of MANW bit in CTRLB register
•Updated the description of ERROR and READY bits in INTENCLR register
PORT •Updated CPU Local Bus section
–Added: “- refer to DIR register”, “- refer to OUT register”, “- refer to IN register",
and “- refer to CTRL register”
•Updated Principle of Operation section
–Added: “- refer to DIR register”, “- refer to OUT register”, “- refer to PINCFG0
register”, “- refer to IN register”, and “- refer to PMUX0 register”
TC •Updated the table Waveform Generation Operation. Switched “Clear” and “Set” for
CCO value (MPWM).
ADC •Updated the content in Sleep Mode Operation section
–Added “While the CPU is sleeping, ADC conversion can only be triggered by
vents”
•Software Calibration Row changed to Software Calibration Area
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AC •Updated the content in Sleep Mode Operation section
–Added “While the CPU is sleeping, single-shot comparisons are only triggerable
by events”
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Electrical
Characteristics
•Updated Disclaimer section. Removed the preliminary disclaimer
•Updated the table Absolute maximum ratings
–Updated IVDD and IGND max values
–Added TSTORAGE
•Updated the table General operating conditions
–Added VDDIO - VDDANA
•Updated the table Current Consumption
–Added min and max values
–Added consumption data
•Updated IOL and IOH in the table RevD and later normal I/O Pins Characteristics
•Updated VHYS min value in I2C Pins Characteristics in I2C configuration
•Duplicated all tables in the table I/O Pin Characteristics” to differentiate rev D (the table
RevD and later normal I/O Pins Characteristics) from rev C (the table RevC and later
normal I/O Pins Characteristics)
•Updated the table and renamed to Voltage Regulator Electrical Characteristics
–Added condition to VDDCORE characteristics
•Updated the table BOD33 LEVEL Value
–Added a table note to specify BOD33.LEVEL default production settings
•Updated the table BOD33 Characteristics
–Added current consumption data (IBOD33)
•ADC Characteristics: Removed the min value of IDD from the table Operating
Conditions
•Updated the Bandgap Gain Error min and max values in the table Differential Mode
•DAC characteristics: Updated IDD values and conditions in the table Operating
Conditions
•Removed the table note from the table Bandgap (Internal 1.1V reference)
characteristics
•Updated the Accuracy unit in the table Accuracy Characteristics
•Removed tFFP from the tableNVM Characteristics
•Updated the table Temperature Sensor Characteristics
•Updated the content in Crystal Oscillator (SOSC) Characteristics section
–Added new characterization data
–Removed fCPXIN min value from Digital Clock Characteristics table
•Changed the title to Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M) Characteristics and
added table note to DFLL48M Characteristics - Closed Loop Mode
•Updated the table 32kHz Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
–Updated IXOSC32K
–Added a table note for “AGC on”: data are not yet available for rev D
•Added current consumption data (IOSC32K) in the table 32kHz RC Oscillator
Characteristics
•Updated IOSC8M in the table Internal 8MHz RC Oscillator Characteristics
Package •Added notes to 64QFN, 48QFN and to 32QFN packages
•Updated Device and Package Maximum Weight for 32-pin TQFP and for 32-pin QFN
–Device and Package Maximum Weight is 100mg for TQFP32 and 90mg for
QFN32
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37.9. Rev. H 10/2013
Configuration
Summary
Added 256KB Flash and 32KB SRAM to the SAM D20E
Ordering
Information
Added ATSAMD20E18 ordering code
SYSCTRL Added note to INFLAG register
NVMCTRL Updated links to the Flash size for EEPROM emulation table
SERCOM USART Updated the table Transmit Data Pinout. SERCOM PAD[X] renamed PAD[X]
ADC •Updated the Features list. Added "Up to 350,000 samples per second (350ksps)"
•Updated the broken link for INPUTCTRL register
•Removed “Additional Features”
Schematic
Checklist
•Added information about JTAGICE3 compatible SWD connector
•Updated connector names to match the names used by ARM
•Added information about general debugging and programming to Programming and
Debug Ports
Electrical
Characteristics
•Updated the table General operating conditions. Added table note related to BOD33
•Updated I/O Pin Characteristics. All VDDANA ranges are 1.62V - 2.7V and 2.7V - 3.63V
•Updated Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M) Characteristics
•Updated the table Supply Rise Rates
–Replaced the Maximum value that was based on simulation by the actual
measurement value
–Removed the unused columns
•Updated the typical values of while(1) at 1.8V in the table Current Consumption
•Updated the table Decoupling requirements
–Used measurement values
–Removed the min and max values
–Added values for CIN and COUT
–Added a table note
•Updated the table ADC: Operating Conditions
–Added min and max values for IDD
–Updated typical values
•Updated the table Single-Ended Mode
–Added min and max values
–Added characteristics for ENOB, SFDR, SINAD and THD
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Electrical
Characteristics
•Replaced VDD by VDDANA in the table Clock and Timing
•Updated the table Electrical and Timing
–Added min and max values
–Added characterization data for VSCALE
•Updated the tables: Differential Mode, Accuracy Characteristics and Temperature
Sensor Characteristics
–Added min and max values
•Updated the tableFlash Endurance and Data Retention and EEPROM Emulation
Endurance and Data Retention . Added table note related to the cycling endurance
•Added output frequency characteristics data to the tables: 32kHz RC Oscillator
Characteristics, Ultra Low Power Internal 32kHz RC Oscillator Characteristics and
Internal 8MHz RC Oscillator Characteristics
•Updated all tables in I/O Pin Characteristics section. Added new characterization data
•Added VDDCORE characteristics to the Voltage Regulator Electrical Characteristics
•Updated the tables: POR Characteristics, Bandgap (Internal 1.1V reference)
characteristics, BOD33 LEVEL Value and BOD33 Characteristics. Added new
characterization data
•Updated all tables in Oscillators Characteristics section. Added new characterization
data
ERRATA Added Errata Revision C
37.10. Rev. G 10/2013
Features Added the Power Consumption
GCLK Updated Division Factor
•Generic clock generator 0 has 8 division factor bits - DIV[7:0]
NVMCTRL Updated the table Flash size for EEPROM emulation
Electrical
characteristics
•Updated the table Current Consumption. Added values of CPU running a “While(1)”
algorithm
•Moved the PTC typical figures from the Typical characteristics into the Electrical
Characteristics
•Updated the Analog Characteristics Cout max value in the Decoupling requirements
table is 1000nF instead of 200nF
•Updated the NVM Characteristics:
–Added note about the max number of consecutive write in a row before an erase
becomes mandatory
–Removed all “based on simulation” notes
–Updated the tables: Maximum Operating Frequency, Flash Endurance and Data
Retention and EEPROM Emulation Endurance and Data Retention
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37.11. Rev. F 10/2013
I/O Multiplexing and
Considerations
Updated the table PORT Function Multiplexing
•PA16 and PA17 are I2C pins in SERCOM1
Memories Updated the table NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping
•Bit Positions [14:3] and [26:15] are “Reserved”
ADC Updated the Calibration according to the update done in the NVM Software
Calibration Area Mapping
Typical Characteristics Added the PTC in the Typical Characteristics
ERRATA Added PTC in Errata Revision B
37.12. Rev. E 09/2013
Ordering
Information
Updated the figure of the Ordering Information
•Removed “H = -40 - 85C NiPdAu Plating” from the Package Grade
•Renamed “Product Variant” to “Device variant” in the figure of the Ordering Information
DSU Updated the DID register
•Renamed SUBFAMILY [7:0] bits to SERIES [7:0] bits
•The whole description of the DID bit registers updated
•Added Device (all products in the SAM D20 family) column in Device Selection table
(DEVSEL)
SYSCTRL Added ENABLE bits for the BODs and oscillators
Electrical
characteristics
Updated Supply Characteristics
•Updated the table Supply Rise Rates
Updated the I/O Pin Characteristics
•Fixed typos in the tables RevD and later normal I/O Pins Characteristics, SAMD20
revC/revB Normal I/O Pins Characteristics and I2C Pins Characteristics in I2C
configuration: “Vdd” was missing in some cells of the tables.
37.13. Rev. D 08/2013
Description The content updated
General Fixed different typos throughout the datasheet and applied correctly the template
Block Diagram •Added 2KB RAM and 16KB FLASH
DSU Updated the Block Diagram
•Removed HRAM from the block diagram
Clock System •The description of the Basic Read Request has been updated
•Updated the figure Synchronization
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SYSCTRL •Updated the writing of the interrupt sources in the Interrupts section
•Added the reference to INFLAG register
NVMCTRL Updated the figure Row Organization
•Removed the blue mark from the figure
PORT •IOBUS address 0x60000000 added in CPU Local Bus section
•Removed RWM from the description
EVSYS Updated the CHANNEL register:
•Bits 25:24: CHANNEL:PATH description updated.
Schematic Checklist •Updated the Introduction content
•Replaced all TDB by their respective values
•Corrected the typo: the Ohm symbol in External Reset Circuit
Electrical Characteristics •Removed the colors from Electrical Characteristics
•Added footnote in the table Operating Conditions, fADC = 6 * CLKADC
Table Of Contents •Applied correctly the template for the TOC
37.14. Rev. C – 07/2013
Description Updated the front page:
•Removed the “Embedded Flash” from the title and from the description on
the page 1
•Replaced “speeds” by “frequencies” on the page 1
•Added a sub-bullet on PTC in feature list (256-Channel capacitive touch and
proximity sensing) on the page 2
•Replaced IO lines by IO pins on the page 2
Configuration Summary Updated the table
•The RTC
•I/O lines changed to I/O pins
•Changed 32.768kHz high-accuracy oscillator to 32.768kHz oscillator
•Changed 32.768kHz ultra-low power internal oscillator to 32kHz ULP
oscillator
•Changed 8MHz internal oscillator to 8MHz high-accuracy internal oscillator
•Updated SW Debug Interface
•Updated the WDT
Ordering information •Replaced “base line” by “general purpose”
•Centered the tables except the ordering code table.
About the Document •Renamed the chapter to Appendix A and Appendix B
•Moved the two Appendixes at the end of the datasheet
•Changed the tag of the tables to the tag of appendix tables
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Pinout •Updated the description of “Multiplexing Signals”
•Replaced “PORT controller” by “PORT”
•Set the table PORT Function Multiplexing as a continuing table and updated
the table notes
•Replaced I/O lines by I/O pins
Signal Description •Removed the column “Comment” from the table
Power Supply •Removed “nominal” from power supplies
•Updated the description of vector regulator
•Added link to the “Schematic Checklist”
Clock System Added the link in the description of Write-Synchronization
Power Manager Updated the table Sleep Mode Overview:
•The column “Clock Sources” has been updated with new commands
•The table note 2 replaced by a reference to On-demand, Clock Requests
ADC Updated the content in Interrupt Flag Status and Clear - INFLAG register:
•Bit 2: INTFLAG.WINMON description updated
•Bit 1: INTFLAG.OVERRUN description updated
•Bit 0: INTFLAG.RESRDY description updated
DAC •Register Summary: DATA and DATABUF register bit fields updated.
•DATA register: Bit fields and description updated.
•DATABUF register: Bit fields and description updated.
Electrical
CharacteristicsElectrical
Chara
Added Electrical Characteristicsat 85ºC
Package Information Corrected the 64 pins QFN drawing
37.15. Rev. B – 07/2013
Block Diagram Added output from Analog Comparator block
Signal
Description
Updated the content in Signal Description table
Memories Added OSC32K Calibration (bit position 44:38) in the table NVM Software Calibration Area
Mapping
DSU Updated the content in Die Identification - DID register:
•Bit 15:12: Added DIE[3:0] bit group
•Bit 11:8: Added REVISION[3:0] bit group
EVSYS Updated Features: Number of event generators updated from 59 to 58
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SERCOM SPI Updated Control A - CTRLA register:
•Bit 16: CTRLA.DOPO updated to Bit17:16: CTRLA.DOPO[1:0]
•Bit 17:16 - DOPO[1:0] description updated
Updated Status - STATUSregister:
•Bit 2 - STATUS.BUFOVF description updated
ADC Added Accumulation section
Updated Averaging section
Updated Oversampling and Decimation section
AC Heading updated from Basic Operation to Starting a Comparison.
Updated the list of write-synchronized bits and registers in Synchronization section
Register property updated to “Write-Synchronized” in registers:
•Control A - CTRLA and Comparator Control n - COMPCTRLn
SYSCTRL •Removed VDDMON and ENABLE bits from registers.
•Updated start-up time tables for XOSC32K and OSC32K:
–XOSC register: Table Start-UpTime for External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator
–XOSC32K register: Table Start-Up Time for 32kHz External Crystal Oscillator
–OSC32K register: TableStart-Up Time for 32kHz Internal Oscillator
Errata Rev. B Errata Revision B updates:
•Device: Two errata added (10988 and 10537)
•PM: Two errata added (10858 and 11012)
•XOSC32K: One errata added (10933)
•DFLL48M: Two errata added (10634, 10537), one errata updated (10669)
•EVSYS: One errata added (10895)
•SERCOM: Two errata added (10812 and 10563), one errata removed (10563)
•ADC: One errata updated (10530)
•Flash: One errata updated (10804)
Errata Rev. A Status changed to “Not Sampled”
37.16. Rev. A 06/2013
1. Initial revision
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38. Conventions
38.1. Numerical Notation
Table 38-1. Numerical Notation
Symbol Description
165 Decimal number
0b0101 Binary number (example 0b0101 = 5 decimal)
'0101' Binary numbers are given without prefix if
unambiguous.
0x3B24 Hexadecimal number
X Represents an unknown or don't care value
Z Represents a high-impedance (floating) state for
either a signal or a bus
38.2. Memory Size and Type
Table 38-2. Memory Size and Bit Rate
Symbol Description
KB (kbyte) kilobyte (210 = 1024)
MB (Mbyte) megabyte (220 = 1024*1024)
GB (Gbyte) gigabyte (230 = 1024*1024*1024)
b bit (binary '0' or '1')
B byte (8 bits)
1kbit/s 1,000 bit/s rate (not 1,024 bit/s)
1Mbit/s 1,000,000 bit/s rate
1Gbit/s 1,000,000,000 bit/s rate
word 32 bit
half-word 16 bit
38.3. Frequency and Time
Symbol Description
kHz 1kHz = 103Hz = 1,000Hz
KHz 1KHz = 1,024Hz, 32KHz = 32,768Hz
MHz 106 = 1,000,000Hz
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Symbol Description
GHz 109 = 1,000,000,000Hz
s second
ms millisecond
µs microsecond
ns nanosecond
38.4. Registers and Bits
Table 38-3. Register and Bit Mnemonics
Symbol Description
R/W Read/Write accessible register bit. The user can read from and write to this bit.
R Read-only accessible register bit. The user can only read this bit. Writes will be
ignored.
W Write-only accessible register bit. The user can only write this bit. Reading this bit will
return an undefined value.
BIT Bit names are shown in uppercase. (Example ENABLE)
FIELD[n:m] A set of bits from bit n down to m. (Example: PINA[3:0] = {PINA3, PINA2, PINA1,
PINA0}
Reserved Reserved bits are unused and reserved for future use. For compatibility with future
devices, always write reserved bits to zero when the register is written. Reserved bits
will always return zero when read.
PERIPHERALiIf several instances of a peripheral exist, the peripheral name is followed by a number
to indicate the number of the instance in the range 0-n. PERIPHERAL0 denotes one
specific instance.
Reset Value of a register after a power reset. This is also the value of registers in a peripheral
after performing a software reset of the peripheral, except for the Debug Control
registers.
SET/CLR Registers with SET/CLR suffix allows the user to clear and set bits in a register without
doing a read-modify-write operation. These registers always come in pairs. Writing a
one to a bit in the CLR register will clear the corresponding bit in both registers, while
writing a one to a bit in the SET register will set the corresponding bit in both registers.
Both registers will return the same value when read. If both registers are written
simultaneously, the write to the CLR register will take precedence.
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39. Acronyms and Abbreviations
The below table contains acronyms and abbreviations used in this document.
Table 39-1. Acronyms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
AC Analog Comparator
ADC Analog-to-Digital Converter
ADDR Address
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
AHB AMBA Advanced High-performance Bus
AMBA®Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture
APB AMBA Advanced Peripheral Bus
AREF Analog reference voltage
BLB Boot Lock Bit
BOD Brown-out detector
CAL Calibration
CC Compare/Capture
CCL Configurable Custom Logic
CLK Clock
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
CTRL Control
DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter
DAP Debug Access Port
DFLL Digital Frequency Locked Loop
DMAC DMA (Direct Memory Access) Controller
DSU Device Service Unit
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EIC External Interrupt Controller
EVSYS Event System
GCLK Generic Clock Controller
GND Ground
GPIO General Purpose Input/Output
I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit
IF Interrupt flag
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Abbreviation Description
INT Interrupt
MBIST Memory built-in self-test
MEM-AP Memory Access Port
MTB Micro Trace Buffer
NMI Non-maskable interrupt
NVIC Nested Vector Interrupt Controller
NVM Non-Volatile Memory
NVMCTRL Non-Volatile Memory Controller
OSC Oscillator
PAC Peripheral Access Controller
PC Program Counter
PER Period
PM Power Manager
POR Power-on reset
PORT I/O Pin Controller
PTC Peripheral Touch Controller
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
RAM Random-Access Memory
REF Reference
RTC Real-Time Counter
RX Receiver/Receive
SERCOM Serial Communication Interface
SMBus™System Management Bus
SP Stack Pointer
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
SRAM Static Random-Access Memory
SUPC Supply Controller
SWD Serial Wire Debug
TC Timer/Counter
TCC Timer/Counter for Control Applications
TRNG True Random Number Generator
TX Transmitter/Transmit
ULP Ultra-low power
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Abbreviation Description
USART Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Serial Receiver and Transmitter
USB Universal Serial Bus
VDD Common voltage to be applied to VDDIO and VDDANA
VDDIO Digital supply voltage
VDDANA Analog supply voltage
VREF Voltage reference
WDT Watchdog Timer
XOSC Crystal Oscillator
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40. Appendix A: Electrical Characteristics at 105°C
40.1. Disclaimer
All typical values are measured at T = 25°C unless otherwise specified. All minimum and maximum
values are valid across operating temperature and voltage unless otherwise specified.
These electrical characteristics are relevant for SAMD20 revD and later.
40.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses beyond those listed in the following table may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a
stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or other conditions beyond those
indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 40-1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Min. Max. Units
VDD Power supply voltage 0 3.8 V
IVDD Current into a VDD pin - 48(1) mA
IGND Current out of a GND pin - 68(1) mA
VPIN Pin voltage with respect to GND and VDD GND-0.6V VDD+0.6V V
Tstorage Storage temperature -60 150 °C
Note: 1. Maximum source current is 24mA and maximum sink current is 34mA per cluster. A cluster is a
group of GPIOs as shown in GPIO Clusters table. Also note that each VDD/GND pair is connected to 2
clusters so current consumption through the pair will be a sum of the clusters source/sink currents.
See GPIO Clusters table through the related link below.
Related Links
Absolute Maximum Ratings on page 606
40.3. General Operating Ratings
The device must operate within the ratings listed in the following table in order for all other electrical
characteristics and typical characteristics of the device to be valid.
Table 40-2. General operating conditions
Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
VDD Power supply voltage 1.62(1) 3.3 3.63 V
VDDANA Analog supply voltage 1.62(1) 3.3 3.63 V
TATemperature range -40 25 105 °C
TJJunction temperature - - 145 °C
Notes: 1. With BOD33 disabled. If the BOD33 is enabled, check BOD33 LEVEL ValueTable 40-9
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Note: 2. In debugger cold-plugging mode, NVM erase operations are not protected by the BOD33 and
BOD12. NVM erase operation at supply voltages below specified minimum can cause corruption of NVM
areas that are mandatory for correct device behavior.
Related Links
BOD33 on page 617
40.4. Maximum Clock Frequencies
Table 40-3. Maximum GCLK Generator Output Frequencies
Symbol Description Conditions Max. Units
fGCLKGEN0 / fGCLK_MAIN
fGCLKGEN1
fGCLKGEN2
fGCLKGEN3
fGCLKGEN4
fGCLKGEN5
fGCLKGEN6
fGCLKGEN7
GCLK Generator Output Frequency Undivided 48
Divided 32 MHz
Table 40-4. Maximum Peripheral Clock Frequencies
Symbol Description Max. Units
fCPU CPU clock frequency 32 MHz
fAHB AHB clock frequency 32 MHz
fAPBA APBA clock frequency 32 MHz
fAPBB APBB clock frequency 32 MHz
fAPBC APBC clock frequency 32 MHz
fGCLK_DFLL48M_REF DFLL48M Reference clock frequency 35.1 kHz
fGCLK_WDT WDT input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_RTC RTC input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EIC EIC input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_0 EVSYS channel 0 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_1 EVSYS channel 1 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_2 EVSYS channel 2 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_3 EVSYS channel 3 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_4 EVSYS channel 4 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_5 EVSYS channel 5 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_6 EVSYS channel 6 input clock frequency 48 MHz
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Symbol Description Max. Units
fGCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_7 EVSYS channel 7 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOMx_SLOW Common SERCOM slow input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM0_CORE SERCOM0 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM1_CORE SERCOM1 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM2_CORE SERCOM2 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM3_CORE SERCOM3 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM4_CORE SERCOM4 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_SERCOM5_CORE SERCOM5 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_TC0, GCLK_TC1 TC0,TC1 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_TC2, GCLK_TC3 TC2,TC3 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_TC4, GCLK_TC5 TC4,TC5 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_TC6, GCLK_TC7 TC6,TC7 input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_ADC ADC input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_AC_DIG AC digital input clock frequency 48 MHz
fGCLK_AC_ANA AC analog input clock frequency 64 kHz
fGCLK_DAC DAC input clock frequency 350 kHz
fGCLK_PTC PTC input clock frequency 48 MHz
40.5. Power Consumption
The values in the Current Consumption table are measured values of power consumption under the
following conditions, except where noted:
•Operating conditions
–VVDDIN = 3.3 V
•Wake up time from sleep mode is measured from the edge of the wakeup signal to the execution of
the first instruction fetched in flash.
•Oscillators
–XOSC (crystal oscillator) with an external 32MHz clock on XIN
–XOSC32K (32 kHz crystal oscillator) stopped
–DFLL48M stopped
•Clocks
–XOSC used as main clock source, except otherwise specified
–CPU, AHB clocks undivided
–APBA clock divided by 4
–APBB and APBC bridges off
•The following AHB module clocks are running: NVMCTRL, APBA bridge
–All other AHB clocks stopped
•The following peripheral clocks running: PM, SYSCTRL, RTC
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–All other peripheral clocks stopped
•I/Os are inactive with internal pull-up
•CPU is running on flash with 1 wait states
•Low power cache enabled
•BOD33 disabled
Table 40-5. Current Consumption
Mode Conditions TAMin. Typ. Max. Units
ACTIVE CPU running a While(1) algorithm 105°C - 2.55 2.75 mA
CPU running a While(1) algorithm VDDIN
=1.8V,
CPU is running on Flash with 3 wait states
- 2.56 2.82
CPU running a While(1) algorithm, CPU is
running on Flash with 3 wait states with
GCLKIN as reference
- 42*freq +318 42*freq +432 μA
(with freq in
MHz)
CPU running a Fibonacci algorithm - 4.21 4.59 mA
CPU running a Fibonacci algorithm
VDDIN =1.8V, CPU is running on flash with 3
wait states
- 4.23 4.57
CPU running a Fibonacci algorithm, CPU is
running on Flash with 3 wait states with
GCLKIN as reference
- 80*freq +320 82*freq +432 μA
(with freq in
MHz)
CPU running a CoreMark algorithm - 6.02 6.54 mA
CPU running a CoreMark algorithm
VDDIN =1.8V, CPU is running on flash with 3
wait states
- 5.21 5.57
CPU running a CoreMark algorithm, CPU is
running on Flash with 3 wait states with
GCLKIN as reference
- 96*freq +322 98*freq +432 μA
(with freq in
MHz)
IDLE0 - 1.55 1.62 mA
IDLE1 - 1.13 1.18
IDLE2 - 0.96 1.01
STANDBY XOSC32K running
RTC running at 1kHz (1)
25°C - 71.3 - μA
105°C - 214 627
XOSC32K and RTC stopped (1) 25°C - 69.8 -
105°C - 212 624
Note: 1. Measurements were done with SYSCTRL->VREG.bit.RUNSTDBY = 1
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Table 40-6. Wake-up Time
Mode Conditions TAMin. Typ. Max. Units
IDLE0 OSC8M used as main clock source, low power cache disabled 105°C 3.8 4 4.1 μs
IDLE1 12.8 14.3 15.7
IDLE2 13.7 15.2 16.6
STANDBY 18.7 20.1 21.6
Figure 40-1. Measurement Schematic
VDDIN
VDDANA
VDDIO
VDDCORE
Amp 0
40.6. Injection Current
Stresses beyond those listed in the table below may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a
stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or other conditions beyond those
indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 40-7. Injection Current(1)
Symbol Description min max Unit
Iinj1 (2) IO pin injection current -1 +1 mA
Iinj2 (3) IO pin injection current -15 +15 mA
Iinjtotal Sum of IO pins injection current -45 +45 mA
Note:
1. Injecting current may have an effect on the accuracy of Analog blocks
2. Conditions for Vpin: Vpin < GND-0.6V or 3.6V<Vpin≤4.2V.
Conditions for VDD: 3V<VDD≤3.6V.
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If Vpin is lower than GND-0.6V, then a current limiting resistor is required. The negative DC injection
current limiting resistor R is calculated as R = |(GND-0.6V – Vpin)/Iinj1|.
If Vpin is greater than VDD+0.6V, a current limiting resistor is required. The positive DC injection
current limiting resistor R is calculated as R = (Vpin-(VDD+0.6V))/Iinj1.
3. Conditions for Vpin: Vpin < GND-0.6V or Vpin≤3.6V.
Conditions for VDD: VDD≤3V.
If Vpin is lower than GND-0.6V, a current limiting resistor is required. The negative DC injection
current limiting resistor R is calculated as R = |(GND-0.6V – Vpin)/Iinj2|.
If Vpin is greater than VDD+0.6V, a current limiting resistor is required. The positive DC injection
current limiting resistor R is calculated as R = (Vpin-(VDD+0.6V))/Iinj2.
40.7. Analog Characteristics
40.7.1. Power-On Reset (POR) Characteristics
Table 40-8. POR Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
VPOT+ Voltage threshold on VDD rising VDD falls at 1V/ms or slower 1.27 1.45 1.60 V
VPOT- Voltage threshold on VDD falling 0.72 0.99 1.32 V
Figure 40-2. POR Operating Principle
Reset VDD
VPOT+
V
Time
POT-
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40.7.2. Brown-Out Detectors Characteristics
40.7.2.1. BOD33
Table 40-9. BOD33 Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Step size, between
adjacent values in
BOD33.LEVEL
- 34 - mV
VHYST Hysteresis 35 - 170 mV
tDET Detection time Time with
VDDANA < VTH
necessary to generate
a
reset signal
- 0.9(1) - μs
tSTARTUP Startup time -40°C to
105°C
- 2.2(1) - μs
IIdleBOD33 Current consumption in Active/Idle
Mode
Continuous mode 25°C 25 48 μA
-40°C to
105°C
- 51
Sampling mode 25°C 0.034 0.21
-40°C to
105°C
- 2.45
ISbyBOD33 Current Consumption in Standby
mode
Sampling mode 25°C 0.132 0.38 μA
-40°C to
105°C
- 1.5
Note: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production
or characterization.
40.7.3. Analog-to-Digital (ADC) characteristics
Table 40-10. Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RES Resolution 8 - 12 bits
fCLK_ADC ADC Clock frequency 30 - 2100 kHz
Sample rate(1) Single shot (with
VDDANA > 2.7V)(4)
5 - 300 ksps
Free running 5 - 350(3) ksps
Sampling time(1) 0.5 - - cycles
Conversion time(1) 1x Gain - 6 - cycles
VREF Voltage reference range 1.0 - VDDANA-0.6 V
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
VREFINT1V Internal 1V reference (2) - 1.0 - V
VREFINTVCC0 Internal ratiometric
reference 0(2)
- VDDANA/1.48 - V
VREFINTVCC0
Voltage Error
Internal ratiometric
reference 0 error(2)
-40°C to 85°C -1.0 - +1.0 %
VREFINTVCC1 Internal ratiometric
reference 1(2)
VDDANA>2.0V - VDDANA/2 - V
VREFINTVCC1
Voltage Error
Internal ratiometric
reference 1 error (2)
2.0V < VDDANA <
3.63V
-40°C to 85°C
-1.0 - +1.0 %
Conversion range(1) Differential mode -VREF/
GAIN
- +VREF/GAIN V
Single-ended mode 0.0 - +VREF/GAIN V
CSAMPLE Sampling capacitance(2) - 3.5 - pF
RSAMPLE Input channel source
resistance(2)
- - 3.5 kΩ
IDD DC supply current(1) fCLK_ADC = 2.1MHz(3) - 1.25 2.78 mA
Notes: 1. These values are based on characterization. These values are not covered by test limits in
production.
2. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production or
characterization.
3. In this condition and for a sample rate of 350ksps, a conversion takes 6 clock cycles of the ADC clock
(conditions: 1X gain, 12-bit resolution, differential mode, free-running).
4. All single-shot measurements are performed with VDDANA > 2.7V (cf. ADC errata)
Table 40-11. Differential Mode
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
ENOB Effective Number Of Bits With gain compensation - 10.5 10.7 bits
TUE Total Unadjusted Error 1x Gainn 1.5 4.3 17.0 LSB
INL Integral Non Linearity 1x Gainn 1.0 1.3 6.3 LSB
DNL Differential Non Linearity 1x Gainn +/-0.3 +/-0.5 +/-0.95 LSB
Gain Error Ext. Ref 1x -15.0 2.5 +20.0 mV
VREF=VDDANA/1.48 -20.0 -1.5 +10.0 mV
VREF= INT1V -15.0 -5.0 +10.0 mV
Gain Accuracy(5) Ext. Ref. 0.5x +/-0.1 +/-0.2 +/-0.45 %
Ext. Ref. 2x to 16x +/-0.1 +/-0.2 +/-2.0 %
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Offset Error Ext. Ref. 1x -10.0 -1.5 +10.0 mV
VREF=VDDANA/1.48 -10.0 0.5 +10.0 mV
VREF= INT1V -10.0 3.0 +10.0 mV
SFDR Spurious Free Dynamic Range 1x Gain
FCLK_ADC = 2.1MHz
FIN = 40kHz
AIN = 95%FSR
64.2 70.0 78.9 dB
SINAD Signal-to-Noise and Distortion 61.4 65.0 66.0 dB
SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio 64.3 65.5 66.0 dB
THD Total Harmonic Distortion -74.8 -64.0 -65.0 dB
Noise RMS T=25°C 0.6 1.0 1.6 mV
Note: Maximum numbers are based on characterization and not tested in production, and valid for 5% to
95% of the input voltage range.
Note: Dynamic parameter numbers are based on characterization and not tested in production.
Note: Respect the input common mode voltage through the following equations (where VCM_IN is the
Input channel common mode voltage):
a. If |VIN| > VREF/4
•VCM_IN < 0.95*VDDANA + VREF/4 – 0.75V
•VCM_IN > VREF/4 -0.05*VDDANA -0.1V
b. If |VIN| < VREF/4
•VCM_IN < 1.2*VDDANA - 0.75V
•VCM_IN > 0.2*VDDANA - 0.1V
Note: The ADC channels on pins PA08, PA09, PA10, PA11 are powered from the VDDIO power
supply. The ADC performance of these pins will not be the same as all the other ADC channels on
pins powered from the VDDANA power supply.
Note: The gain accuracy represents the gain error expressed in percent. Gain accuracy (%) =
(Gain Error in V x 100) / (2*VREF/GAIN)
Table 40-12. Single-Ended Mode
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
ENOB Effective Number of Bits With gain compensation - 9.5 9.8 Bits
TUE Total Unadjusted Error 1x gain - 10.5 40.0 LSB
INL Integral Non-Linearity 1x gain 1.0 1.6 7.5 LSB
DNL Differential Non-Linearity 1x gain +/-0.5 +/-0.6 +/-0.95 LSB
Gain Error Ext. Ref. 1x -5.0 0.7 +5.0 mV
Gain Accuracy(4) Ext. Ref. 0.5x +/-0.1 +/-0.34 +/-0.4 %
Ext. Ref. 2x to 16X +/-0.01 +/-0.1 +/-0.15 %
Offset Error Ext. Ref. 1x -5.0 1.5 +10.0 mV
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
SFDR Spurious Free Dynamic Range 1x Gain
FCLK_ADC = 2.1MHz
FIN = 40kHz
AIN = 95%FSR
63.1 65.0 66.5 dB
SINAD Signal-to-Noise and Distortion 50.7 59.5 61.0 dB
SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio 49.9 60.0 64.0 dB
THD Total Harmonic Distortion -65.4 -63.0 -62.1 dB
Noise RMS T = 25°C - 1.0 - mV
Note: Maximum numbers are based on characterization and not tested in production, and for 5%
to 95% of the input voltage range.
Note: Respect the input common mode voltage through the following equations (where VCM_IN is
the Input channel common mode voltage) for all VIN:
•VCM_IN < 0.7*VDDANA + VREF/4 – 0.75V
•VCM_IN > VREF/4 – 0.3*VDDANA - 0.1V
Note: The ADC channels on pins PA08, PA09, PA10, PA11 are powered from the VDDIO power
supply. The ADC performance of these pins will not be the same as all the other ADC channels on
pins powered from the VDDANA power supply.
Note: The gain accuracy represents the gain error expressed in percent. Gain accuracy (%) =
(Gain Error in V x 100) / (VREF/GAIN)
40.7.3.1. Inputs and Sample and Hold Acquisition Times
The analog voltage source must be able to charge the sample and hold (S/H) capacitor in the ADC in
order to achieve maximum accuracy. Seen externally the ADC input consists of a resistor (SAMPLE) and a
capacitor (SAMPLE). In addition, the source resistance (SOURCE) must be taken into account when
calculating the required sample and hold time. The figure below shows the ADC input channel equivalent
circuit.
Figure 40-3. ADC Input
R
SOURCE
R
SAMPLE
Analog Input
AINx
C
SAMPLE
V
IN
VDDANA/2
To achieve n bits of accuracy, the SAMPLE capacitor must be charged at least to a voltage of
CSAMPLE IN × 1 2+ 1
The minimum sampling time SAMPLEHOLD for a given SOURCEcan be found using this formula:
SAMPLEHOLD SAMPLE +SOURCE ×SAMPLE ×+ 1 × ln 2
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for a 12 bits accuracy: SAMPLEHOLD SAMPLE +SOURCE ×SAMPLE × 9.02
where
SAMPLEHOLD =1
2 × ADC
40.7.4. Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) Characteristics
Table 40-13. Operating Conditions(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
VDDANA Analog supply voltage 1.62 - 3.63 V
AVREF External reference voltage 1.0 - VDDANA-0.6 V
Internal reference voltage 1 - 1 - V
Internal reference voltage 2 - VDDANA - V
Linear output voltage range 0.05 - VDDANA-0.05 V
Minimum resistive load 5 - - kΩ
Maximum capacitance load - - 100 pF
IDD DC supply current(2) Voltage pump disabled - 160 378 μA
Notes: 1. These values are based on specifications otherwise noted.
2. These values are based on characterization. These values are not covered by test limits in production.
Table 40-14. Clock and Timing(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Conversion rate Cload=100pF
Rload > 5kΩ
Normal mode - - 350 ksps
For ΔDATA=+/-1 - - 1000
tSTARTUP Startup time VDDNA > 2.6V - - 2.85 μs
VDDNA < 2.6V - - 10 μs
Note: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production
or characterization.
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Table 40-15. Accuracy Characteristics(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RES Input resolution - - 10 Bits
INL Integral non-linearity VREF = Ext 1.0V VDD = 1.6V 0.75 1.1 2.0 LSB
VDD = 3.6V 0.6 1.2 2.5
VREF = VDDANA VDD = 1.6V 1.4 2.2 3.5
VDD = 3.6V 0.9 1.4 1.5
VREF = INT1V VDD = 1.6V 0.75 1.3 2.5
VDD = 3.6V 0.8 1.2 1.5
DNL Differential non-linearity VREF = Ext 1.0V VDD = 1.6V +/-0.9 +/-1.2 +/-2.0 LSB
VDD = 3.6V +/-0.9 +/-1.1 +/-1.5
VREF = VDDANA VDD = 1.6V +/-1.1 +/-1.7 +/-3.0
VDD = 3.6V +/-1.0 +/-1.1 +/-1.6
VREF= INT1V VDD = 1.6V +/-1.1 +/-1.4 +/-2.5
VDD = 3.6V +/-1.0 +/-1.5 +/-1.8
Gain error Ext. VREF +/-1.0 +/-5 +/-10 mV
Offset error Ext. VREF +/-2 +/-3 +/-8 mV
Note: 1. All values measured using a conversion rate of 350ksps.
40.7.5. Analog Comparator Characteristics
Table 40-16. Electrical and Timing
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Positive input voltage range 0 - VDDANA V
Negative input voltage range 0 - VDDANA
Offset Hysteresis = 0, Fast mode -15 0.0 +15 mV
Hysteresis = 0, Low power mode -25 0.0 +25 mV
Hysteresis Hysteresis = 1, Fast mode 20 50 80 mV
Hysteresis = 1, Low power mode 15 40 75 mV
Propagation delay Changes for VACM=VDDANA/2
100mV overdrive, Fast mode
- 60 116 ns
Changes for VACM=VDDANA/2
100mV overdrive, Low power mode
- 225 370 ns
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
tSTARTUP Startup time Enable to ready delay
Fast mode
- 1 2 μs
Enable to ready delay
Low power mode
- 12 19 μs
VSCALE INL(3) -1.4 0.75 +1.4 LSB
DNL(3) -0.9 0.25 +0.9 LSB
Offset Error (1)(2) -0.200 0.260 +0.920 LSB
Gain Error (1)(2) -0.89 0.215 0.89 LSB
Notes: 1. According to the standard equation V(X)=VLSB*(X+1); VLSB=VDDANA/64
2. Data computed with the Best Fit method
3. Data computed using histogram
40.7.6. Temperature Sensor Characteristics
Table 40-17. Temperature Sensor Characteristics(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Temperature sensor output
voltage
T = 25°C, VDDANA = 3.3V - 0.667 - V
Temperature sensor slope 2.3 2.4 2.5 mV/°C
Variation over VDDANA
voltage
VDDANA = 1.62V to 3.6V -4 1 6 mV/V
Temperature sensor
accuracy
Using the method described in section 32.9.8.2 -10 - 10 °C
Note: 1. These values are based on characterization. These values are not covered by test limits in
production.
Related Links
Software-based Refinement of the Actual Temperature on page 625
40.8. NVM Characteristics
Table 40-18. Maximum Operating Frequency
VDD range NVM Wait States Maximum Operating Frequency Units
1.62V to 2.7V 0 14 MHz
1 28
2 32
2.7V to 3.63V 0 20
1 32
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Note that on this flash technology, a max number of 4 consecutive write is allowed per row. Once this
number is reached, a row erase is mandatory.
Table 40-19. Flash Endurance and Data Retention
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RetNVM25k Retention after up to 25k Average ambient 55°C 10 50 - Years
RetNVM2.5k Retention after up to 2.5k Average ambient 55°C 20 100 - Years
RetNVM100 Retention after up to 100 Average ambient 55°C 25 >100 - Years
CycNVM Cycling Endurance(1) -40°C < Ta < 105°C 25k 150k - Cycles
Note: 1. An endurance cycle is a write and an erase operation.
Table 40-20. EEPROM Emulation(1) Endurance and Data Retention
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
RetEEPROM100k Retention after up to 100k Average ambient 55°C 10 50 - Years
RetEEPROM10k Retention after up to 10k Average ambient 55°C 20 100 - Years
CycEEPROM Cycling Endurance(2) -40°C < Ta < 105°C 100k 600k - Cycles
Notes: 1. The EEPROM emulation is a software emulation described in the App note AT03265.
2. An endurance cycle is a write and an erase operation.
Table 40-21. NVM Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
tFPP Page programming time - - - 2.5 ms
tFRE Row erase time - - - 6 ms
tFCE DSU chip erase time
(CHIP_ERASE)
- - - 240 ms
40.9. Oscillators Characteristics
40.9.1. Crystal Oscillator (XOSC) Characteristics
40.9.1.1. Digital Clock Characteristics
The following table describes the characteristics for the oscillator when a digital clock is applied on XIN.
Table 40-22. Digital Clock Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fCPXIN XIN clock frequency - - 32 MHz
40.9.1.2. Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
The following table describes the characteristics for the oscillator when a crystal is connected between
XIN and XOUT as shown in the figure Oscillator Connection. The user must choose a crystal oscillator
where the crystal load capacitance CL is within the range given in the table. The exact value of CL can be
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found in the crystal datasheet. The capacitance of the external capacitors (CLEXT) can then be computed
as follows:
CLEXT = 2 CLCSTRAY CSHUNT
where CSTRAY is the capacitance of the pins and PCB, CSHUNT is the shunt capacitance of the crystal.
Table 40-23. Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Crystal oscillator frequency 0.4 - 32 MHz
ESR Crystal Equivalent Series Resistance
Safety Factor = 3
The AGC doesn’t have any noticeable
impact on these measurements.
f = 0.455 MHz, CL = 100pF
XOSC.GAIN = 0
- - 5.6K Ω
f = 2MHz, CL = 20pF
XOSC.GAIN = 0
- - 416
f = 4MHz, CL = 20pF
XOSC.GAIN = 1
- - 243
f = 8 MHz, CL = 20pF
XOSC.GAIN = 2
- - 138
f = 16 MHz, CL = 20pF
XOSC.GAIN = 3
- - 66
f = 32MHz, CL = 18pF
XOSC.GAIN = 4
- - 56
CXIN Parasitic capacitor load - 5.9 - pF
CXOUT Parasitic capacitor load - 3.2 - pF
Current Consumption f = 2MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC off 27 65 87 μA
f = 2MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC on 14 52 76
f = 4MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC off 61 117 155
f = 4MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC on 23 74 104
f = 8MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC off 131 226 308
f = 8MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC on 56 128 181
f = 16MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC off 305 502 714
f = 16MHz, CL = 20pF, AGC on 116 307 590
f = 32MHz, CL = 18pF, AGC off 1031 1622 2260
f = 32MHz, CL = 18pF, AGC on 278 615 1280
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
tSTARTUP Startup time f = 2MHz, CL = 20pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 0, ESR = 600Ω
- 14K 48K cycles
f = 4MHz, CL = 20pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 1, ESR = 100Ω
- 6800 19.5K
f = 8 MHz, CL = 20pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 2, ESR = 35Ω
- 5550 13K
f = 16 MHz, CL = 20pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 3, ESR = 25Ω
- 6750 14.5K
f = 32MHz, CL = 18pF,
XOSC.GAIN = 4, ESR = 40Ω
- 5.3K 9.6K
Figure 40-4. Oscillator Connection
CSHUNT
LM
RM
CM
CSTRAY
CLE XT
CLE XT
Xin
Crystal
Xout
40.9.2. External 32 kHz Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K) Characteristics
40.9.2.1. Digital Clock Characteristics
The following table describes the characteristics for the oscillator when a digital clock is applied on XIN32
pin.
Table 40-24. Digital Clock Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fCPXIN32 XIN32 clock frequency - 32.768 - kHz
XIN32 clock duty cycle - 50 - %
40.9.2.2. Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
Figure 33-6 and the equation in Crystal Oscillator Characteristics also applies to the 32 kHz oscillator
connection. The user must choose a crystal oscillator where the crystal load capacitance CL is within the
range given in the table. The exact value of CL can be found in the crystal datasheet.
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Table 40-25. 32kHz Crystal Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Crystal oscillator frequency - 32768 - Hz
tSTARTUP Startup time ESRXTAL = 39.9 kΩ, CL = 12.5
pF
- 28K 30K cycles
CLCrystal load capacitance - - 12.5 pF
CSHUNT Crystal shunt capacitance - 0.1 -
CXIN32 Parasitic capacitor load - 3.1 -
CXOUT32 Parasitic capacitor load - 3.3 -
IXOSC32K Current consumption AGC off - 1.22 2.25 μA
AGC on(1) - - -
ESR Crystal equivalent series resistance
f=32.768kHz
Safety Factor = 3
CL=12.5pF - - 141 kΩ
Note: 1. See revD/revC/revB errata concerning the XOSC32K.
40.9.3. Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M) Characteristics
Table 40-26. DFLL48M Characteristics - Closed Loop Mode(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Average Output frequency fREF = 32.768kHz 47 48 49 MHz
fREF Reference frequency 0.732 32.768 35.1 kHz
Jitter Period jitter fREF = 32.768kHz - - 0.84 ns
IDFLL Power consumption on VDDIN fREF = 32.768kHz - 292 - μA
tLOCK Lock time fREF = 32.768kHz
DFLLVAL.COARSE =
DFLL48M COARSE CAL
DFLLVAL.FINE = 512
DFLLCTRL.BPLCKC = 1
DFLLCTRL.QLDIS = 0
DFLLCTRL.CCDIS = 1
DFLLMUL.FSTEP = 10
100 200 500 μs
Quick lock disabled,
Chill cycle disabled,
CSTEP=3,FSTEP=1,
fREF = 32.768kHz
- 600 -
Note: 1. See revC/revB errata concerning the DFLL48M.
2. All parts are tested in production to be able to use the DFLL as main CPU clock whether in DFLL
closed loop mode with an external OSC reference or in DFLL closed loop mode using the internal
OSC8M (Only applicable for revC).
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40.9.4. 32.768kHz Internal oscillator (OSC32K) Characteristics
Table 40-27. 32kHz RC Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Output frequency Calibrated against a 32.768kHz
reference at 25°C, over [-40, +105]C,
over [1.62, 3.63]V
28.508 32.768 35.062 kHz
Calibrated against a 32.768kHz
reference at 25°C, at VDD=3.3V
32.276 32.768 33.260
Calibrated against a 32.768kHz
reference at 25°C, over [1.62, 3.63]V
31.457 32.768 34.079
IOSC32K Current consumption - 0.67 1.62 μA
tSTARTUP Startup time - 1 2 cycle
Duty Duty Cycle - 50 - %
40.9.5. Ultra Low Power Internal 32kHz RC Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Characteristics
Table 40-28. Ultra Low Power Internal 32kHz RC Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Output frequency Calibrated against a 32.768kHz
reference at 25°C, over [-40,
+105]C, over [1.62, 3.63]V
25.559 32.768 39.016 kHz
Calibrated against a 32.768kHz
reference at 25°C, at VDD=3.3V
31.293 32.768 34.570
Calibrated against a 32.768kHz
reference at 25°C, over
[1.62, 3.63]V
31.293 32.768 34.570
IOSCULP32K(1)(2) - - 180 nA
tSTARTUP Startup time - 10 - cycles
Duty Duty Cycle - 50 - %
Notes: 1. These values are based on simulation. These values are not covered by test limits in production
or characterization.
2. This oscillator is always on.
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40.9.6. 8MHz RC Oscillator (OSC8M) Characteristics
Table 40-29. Internal 8MHz RC Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
fOUT Output frequency ICalibrated against a 8MHz reference at 25°C, over
[-40, +105]C, over [1.62, 3.63]V
7.65 8 8.17 MHz
Calibrated against a 8MHz reference at 25°C, at
VDD=3.3V
7.94 8 8.06
Calibrated against a 8MHz reference at 25°C, over
[1.62, 3.63]V
7.92 8 8.08
IOSC8M Current consumption IDLEIDLE2 on OSC32K versus IDLE2 on calibrated
OSC8M enabled at 8MHz (FRANGE=1, PRESC=0)
- 71 168 μA
tSTARTUP Startup time - 2.1 3 μs
Duty Duty cycle - 50 - %
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